YEARLY HIGH
15.5009 GMD
YEARLY LOW
14.1220 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.7394 GMD

2020 PEN to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 15.5009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 14.1220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3789 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.3902 to the December average rate of 14.3745, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 15.5009 was down 0.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.5204, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 77,504 GMD
2019 Average 75,079 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 70,610 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,894.40 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15.4943
14.2456
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to GMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14.9869, compared to 14.4919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4950 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.9869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.4919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8490 GMD (High: 15.0967 / Low: 14.2477). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1384 GMD (High: 14.4372 / Low: 14.2988).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8490
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1384

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4473 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4473

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 15.3902) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.8083), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5819 (+3.93%).

2020 Avg (January) 15.3902
2019 Avg (January) 14.8083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.5009 15.0960 15.3902
February 15.2096 14.7735 15.0499
March 15.0967 14.2477 14.6027
April 15.1589 14.7131 14.9969
May 15.2211 14.9221 15.0316
June 15.1551 14.5895 14.8501
July 14.8215 14.5877 14.7173
August 14.7058 14.4458 14.5546
September 14.6840 14.3713 14.5607
October 14.4753 14.2837 14.3948
November 14.4674 14.1220 14.3497
December 14.4372 14.2988 14.3745