2020 PEN to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |