YEARLY HIGH
475.8830 LBP
YEARLY LOW
238.6704 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
432.6281 LBP

2020 PEN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 475.8830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 238.6704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 237.2126 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 455.1174 to the December average rate of 420.7095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 475.8830 was up 2.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 465.1352, 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 2,379,415 LBP
2019 Average 2,263,659 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,193,352 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,186,062.92 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

458.6371
416.4005
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to LBP 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 442.4138, compared to 422.8424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.5715 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 442.4138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 422.8424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 193.8691 LBP (High: 432.5395 / Low: 238.6704). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4770 LBP (High: 422.8253 / Low: 418.3483).

July Spread (Volatile) ±193.8691
December Spread (Stable) ±4.4770

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 17.8445 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.8445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 437.0788) against the same month in 2019 (average: 453.8085), the exchange rate shifted by -16.7297 (-3.69%).

2020 Avg (June) 437.0788
2019 Avg (June) 453.8085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 464.3273 447.2674 455.1174
February 449.9283 437.9794 446.1418
March 444.7960 263.2345 428.2973
April 449.1397 437.6500 445.0511
May 450.7003 438.6924 442.7966
June 475.8830 428.3957 437.0788
July 432.5395 238.6704 424.2455
August 430.4909 421.5313 424.9297
September 430.2454 420.3758 426.0786
October 424.7360 417.3755 421.1707
November 424.1510 414.5177 419.9203
December 422.8253 418.3483 420.7095