2020 PEN to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PEN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PEN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2687.2777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 2492.6072.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 194.6706 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2671.4576 to the December average rate of 2579.1898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2687.2777 was up 0.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 2680.2413, 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 LAK 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 2619.5577, compared to 2569.8048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 49.7529 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 133.5962 LAK (High: 2626.2033 / Low: 2492.6072). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.9053 LAK (High: 2590.3194 / Low: 2566.4141).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 67.9815 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2671.4576) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2559.2951), the exchange rate shifted by +112.1626 (+4.38%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2687.2777 | 2624.8154 | 2671.4576 |
| February | 2642.5538 | 2579.8234 | 2624.1257 |
| March | 2626.2033 | 2492.6072 | 2556.1443 |
| April | 2666.3046 | 2589.6472 | 2635.9647 |
| May | 2663.2138 | 2609.9914 | 2633.5496 |
| June | 2645.6376 | 2554.1990 | 2596.1041 |
| July | 2588.1460 | 2549.5727 | 2574.0918 |
| August | 2575.8822 | 2536.9702 | 2554.2852 |
| September | 2589.6975 | 2543.7568 | 2569.7274 |
| October | 2582.5228 | 2548.9925 | 2570.8120 |
| November | 2594.3558 | 2532.4055 | 2570.7225 |
| December | 2590.3194 | 2566.4141 | 2579.1898 |