YEARLY HIGH
4.5556 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.9990 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3285 LSL

2019 PEN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PEN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 4.5556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 3.9990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5566 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1548 to the December average rate of 4.3000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.5556 was down 3.17% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.7046, 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 22,778 LSL
2018 Average 20,118 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 19,995 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,783.01 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.5074
4.1162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to LSL 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 4.2739, compared to 4.3831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.3048 LSL (High: 4.3121 / Low: 4.0073). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0870 LSL (High: 4.3692 / Low: 4.2822).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3048
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0870

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1187 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 4.4748) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.2213), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2535 (+6.01%).

2019 Avg (August) 4.4748
2018 Avg (August) 4.2213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3121 4.0073 4.1548
February 4.2431 3.9990 4.1488
March 4.4195 4.2342 4.3440
April 4.3342 4.2372 4.2827
May 4.3692 4.2822 4.3265
June 4.5047 4.2903 4.3865
July 4.3166 4.2169 4.2678
August 4.5556 4.2867 4.4748
September 4.5195 4.3844 4.4266
October 4.5182 4.3485 4.4378
November 4.5190 4.3131 4.3914
December 4.3751 4.2278 4.3000