YEARLY HIGH
4.0495 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.3958 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6433 SCR

2024 PEN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PEN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 4.0495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 3.3958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6537 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5869 to the December average rate of 3.7833, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.0495 was up 2.52% compared to the 2023 peak of 3.9500, 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 20,247 SCR
2023 Average 17,977 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 16,979 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,268.50 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

3.8100
3.4886
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to SCR 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 3.6218, compared to 3.6647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6218
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.6185 SCR (High: 4.0429 / Low: 3.4243). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1147 SCR (High: 3.7177 / Low: 3.6030).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6185
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1096 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 3.7833) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.5963), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1870 (+5.20%).

2024 Avg (December) 3.7833
2023 Avg (December) 3.5963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7471 3.4476 3.5869
February 3.5954 3.4091 3.5154
March 3.8596 3.5921 3.6591
April 3.8554 3.5941 3.6580
May 3.7177 3.6030 3.6601
June 3.8649 3.5732 3.6516
July 3.7690 3.5134 3.6657
August 4.0429 3.4243 3.6776
September 3.7060 3.3958 3.5680
October 4.0385 3.4672 3.6568
November 3.8158 3.5438 3.6369
December 4.0495 3.5570 3.7833