YEARLY HIGH
59.0154 LRD
YEARLY LOW
43.1164 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.9489 LRD

2020 PEN to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 59.0154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 43.1164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.8990 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.5717 to the December average rate of 44.7882, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 59.0154 was down 6.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 63.4494, 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 295,077 LRD
2019 Average 279,195 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 215,582 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79,495.20 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

59.5968
43.4419
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to LRD 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 57.6469, compared to 52.2509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.3960 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.6469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.2509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 7.4990 LRD (High: 50.6154 / Low: 43.1164). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7689 LRD (High: 57.0177 / Low: 56.2488).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.4990
July Spread (Stable) ±0.7689

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 7.9948 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.9948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 58.0852) against the same month in 2019 (average: 53.9659), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1193 (+7.63%).

2020 Avg (May) 58.0852
2019 Avg (May) 53.9659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.5138 56.2770 57.5717
February 58.2163 57.2225 57.9706
March 58.4590 55.4234 56.7077
April 58.7793 57.2337 58.2505
May 59.0154 57.5349 58.0852
June 58.4374 56.3504 57.2958
July 57.0177 56.2488 56.6755
August 56.5732 55.5803 55.9847
September 56.4965 55.2565 56.0038
October 55.4538 50.6154 54.0241
November 50.6154 43.1164 46.0293
December 45.3742 43.7178 44.7882