2020 PEN to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PEN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PEN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 365.7225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 299.9420.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 65.7805 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 350.6398 to the December average rate of 303.8877, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 365.7225 was up 0.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 365.6915, 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 KRW 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 353.0844, compared to 322.8421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 30.2422 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 21.7765 KRW (High: 359.6605 / Low: 337.8840). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.3385 KRW (High: 307.2805 / Low: 299.9420).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 13.0568 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 359.5433) against the same month in 2019 (average: 345.8243), the exchange rate shifted by +13.7191 (+3.97%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 353.6781 | 345.5535 | 350.6398 |
| February | 359.0777 | 347.4642 | 352.3982 |
| March | 359.6605 | 337.8840 | 348.7065 |
| April | 365.7225 | 353.8373 | 359.5433 |
| May | 364.8249 | 356.0016 | 359.8328 |
| June | 357.6704 | 339.1031 | 347.3856 |
| July | 344.7234 | 336.4579 | 341.0025 |
| August | 339.0815 | 330.4307 | 333.4967 |
| September | 337.2357 | 323.4663 | 331.3163 |
| October | 324.5524 | 312.2662 | 318.2595 |
| November | 314.8874 | 302.1008 | 309.0901 |
| December | 307.2805 | 299.9420 | 303.8877 |