2020 PEN to MXN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PEN to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PEN to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 7.3989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 5.4824.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9164 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6544 to the December average rate of 5.5406, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.3989 was up 22.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.0321, 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 MXN 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 6.3386, compared to 5.9632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3754 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.5727 MXN (High: 7.2043 / Low: 5.6316). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1376 MXN (High: 5.6328 / Low: 5.4951).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4384 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 6.8672) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.7402), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1270 (+19.63%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.7313 | 5.5668 | 5.6544 |
| February | 5.6900 | 5.4824 | 5.5579 |
| March | 7.2043 | 5.6316 | 6.4024 |
| April | 7.3587 | 6.8953 | 7.1209 |
| May | 7.3989 | 6.4593 | 6.8672 |
| June | 6.6442 | 6.2566 | 6.4288 |
| July | 6.4906 | 6.2235 | 6.3698 |
| August | 6.4038 | 6.1027 | 6.2231 |
| September | 6.2974 | 5.9050 | 6.0836 |
| October | 6.0614 | 5.7986 | 5.9086 |
| November | 5.9114 | 5.5293 | 5.6534 |
| December | 5.6328 | 5.4951 | 5.5406 |