2020 PEN to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PEN to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PEN to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 4829.1130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 3842.9351.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 986.1779 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4125.8225 to the December average rate of 3920.1210, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4829.1130 was up 10.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 4370.1011, 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 IDR 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 4266.2067, compared to 4062.1994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 204.0073 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 791.7075 IDR (High: 4829.1130 / Low: 4037.4054). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 67.7962 IDR (High: 4096.8785 / Low: 4029.0823).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 286.5594 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 4351.2709) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4301.7682), the exchange rate shifted by +49.5027 (+1.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4215.2457 | 3972.2066 | 4125.8225 |
| February | 4096.8785 | 4029.0823 | 4054.8526 |
| March | 4829.1130 | 4037.4054 | 4351.2709 |
| April | 4813.2736 | 4495.9423 | 4632.1749 |
| May | 4540.8310 | 4260.4366 | 4345.6155 |
| June | 4261.1165 | 4005.0089 | 4087.5038 |
| July | 4208.0057 | 4032.8886 | 4130.2331 |
| August | 4178.3187 | 4077.8451 | 4125.9737 |
| September | 4254.5993 | 4128.5993 | 4170.7702 |
| October | 4126.6626 | 4035.5280 | 4089.3635 |
| November | 4048.0249 | 3842.9351 | 3936.7351 |
| December | 3946.8127 | 3855.8253 | 3920.1210 |