YEARLY HIGH
4829.1130 IDR
YEARLY LOW
3842.9351 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4164.2031 IDR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,145,565 IDR
2019 Average 21,187,051 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 19,214,675 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,930,889.55 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4703.3803
3848.9156
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4266.2067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4062.1994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±791.7075
February Spread (Stable) ±67.7962

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -286.5594

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (March) 4351.2709
2019 Avg (March) 4301.7682

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