YEARLY HIGH
2687.2777 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2492.6072 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2594.6812 LAK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,436,389 LAK
2019 Average 13,046,211 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 12,463,036 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 973,352.76 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2683.1749
2542.5680
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2619.5577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2569.8048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±133.5962
December Spread (Stable) ±23.9053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -67.9815

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (January) 2671.4576
2019 Avg (January) 2559.2951

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