2020 PEN to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PEN to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PEN to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2879.5488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 2656.4182.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 223.1306 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2852.1203 to the December average rate of 2761.7138, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2879.5488 was down 0.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 2884.8376, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
PEN to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2779.4991, compared to 2728.5740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 50.9251 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 141.5993 GNF (High: 2798.0175 / Low: 2656.4182). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 36.8839 GNF (High: 2754.1136 / Low: 2717.2297).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 75.5611 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2852.1203) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2740.5269), the exchange rate shifted by +111.5934 (+4.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2879.5488 | 2780.6499 | 2852.1203 |
| February | 2816.8958 | 2731.2201 | 2793.0573 |
| March | 2798.0175 | 2656.4182 | 2717.4962 |
| April | 2828.3811 | 2722.6721 | 2791.8765 |
| May | 2822.2136 | 2735.6652 | 2772.8788 |
| June | 2808.1871 | 2718.0585 | 2749.5656 |
| July | 2754.1136 | 2717.2297 | 2737.6894 |
| August | 2735.5055 | 2691.9626 | 2708.8844 |
| September | 2753.4383 | 2701.8329 | 2728.5864 |
| October | 2736.4308 | 2691.1399 | 2720.2092 |
| November | 2742.9833 | 2661.3453 | 2714.3611 |
| December | 2777.9820 | 2720.5924 | 2761.7138 |