YEARLY HIGH
5.6562 LSL
YEARLY LOW
4.0382 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7120 LSL

2020 PEN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 5.6562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 4.0382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6180 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3171 to the December average rate of 4.1360, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.6562 was up 24.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.5556, 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 28,281 LSL
2019 Average 21,647 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 20,191 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,090.17 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.5883
4.0039
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 4.8690, compared to 4.5550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8690
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7493 LSL (High: 5.2072 / Low: 4.4580). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1060 LSL (High: 4.4723 / Low: 4.3663).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7493
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3842 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3842

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 5.4563) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.2827), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1736 (+27.40%).

2020 Avg (April) 5.4563
2019 Avg (April) 4.2827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3822 4.2243 4.3171
February 4.4723 4.3663 4.4177
March 5.2072 4.4580 4.7722
April 5.6562 5.2154 5.4563
May 5.5243 5.0540 5.3173
June 5.1012 4.8468 4.9332
July 4.8684 4.6570 4.7648
August 4.9796 4.6763 4.8298
September 4.7823 4.5906 4.7092
October 4.6540 4.4871 4.5805
November 4.5018 4.1970 4.3095
December 4.2561 4.0382 4.1360