YEARLY HIGH
15.4580 PHP
YEARLY LOW
13.1454 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.2144 PHP

2020 PEN to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 15.4580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 13.1454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3125 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.2860 to the December average rate of 13.3537, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 15.4580 was down 4.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 16.2254, 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 77,290 PHP
2019 Average 77,591 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 65,727 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,562.61 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15.4793
13.1605
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to PHP 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 14.8269, compared to 13.6019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.8269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8218 PHP (High: 15.1702 / Low: 14.3484). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1726 PHP (High: 13.4380 / Low: 13.2654).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8218
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1726

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3837 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3837

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 15.2860) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15.6866), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4005 (-2.55%).

2020 Avg (January) 15.2860
2019 Avg (January) 15.6866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.4580 15.0689 15.2860
February 15.0924 14.7529 14.9837
March 15.1702 14.3484 14.6001
April 15.0172 14.6350 14.8968
May 14.9969 14.6343 14.7886
June 14.7087 14.0879 14.4060
July 14.1694 13.9233 14.0498
August 13.9537 13.5268 13.7002
September 13.7762 13.4578 13.6464
October 13.5872 13.3796 13.4894
November 13.5134 13.1454 13.3720
December 13.4380 13.2654 13.3537