YEARLY HIGH
33.1811 JPY
YEARLY LOW
28.4883 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.5883 JPY

2020 PEN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 33.1811. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 28.4883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6928 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.8489 to the December average rate of 28.8149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 33.1811 was down 2.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 34.0308, 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 165,905 JPY
2019 Average 163,392 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 142,442 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,463.93 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

33.2523
28.4115
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to JPY 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 31.7047, compared to 29.4718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.7047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.4718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.3167 JPY (High: 31.8719 / Low: 29.5552). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5775 JPY (High: 30.0546 / Low: 29.4770).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.3167
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5775

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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 1.5423 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 32.8489) against the same month in 2019 (average: 32.5916), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2572 (+0.79%).

2020 Avg (January) 32.8489
2019 Avg (January) 32.5916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.1811 32.0221 32.8489
February 33.0626 31.2882 32.4155
March 31.8719 29.5552 30.8732
April 32.3397 31.1338 31.7169
May 31.7927 31.1102 31.3886
June 32.0453 30.3559 30.9851
July 30.6859 29.8439 30.3610
August 30.0546 29.4770 29.7739
September 30.1186 29.2847 29.7069
October 29.6586 28.8811 29.2637
November 29.2868 28.5264 28.9106
December 29.0661 28.4883 28.8149