2020 PEN to SDG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PEN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PEN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 16.4722. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 13.4501.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0221 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.6251 to the December average rate of 15.3507, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 16.4722 was up 13.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.4980, 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 SDG 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 15.5191, compared to 15.4796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0395 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 1.4087 SDG (High: 15.8695 / Low: 14.4609). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1700 SDG (High: 15.4275 / Low: 15.2575).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.2782 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 16.1906) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.5470), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6436 (+19.51%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.4609 | 13.4501 | 13.6251 |
| February | 15.8695 | 14.4609 | 15.2811 |
| March | 16.4091 | 15.4794 | 15.8440 |
| April | 16.4120 | 15.9705 | 16.2614 |
| May | 16.4722 | 16.0460 | 16.1906 |
| June | 16.2502 | 15.6427 | 15.9124 |
| July | 15.8240 | 15.5960 | 15.7290 |
| August | 15.6994 | 15.4219 | 15.5351 |
| September | 15.6969 | 15.3641 | 15.5575 |
| October | 15.4544 | 15.2678 | 15.3744 |
| November | 15.4599 | 15.0976 | 15.3311 |
| December | 15.4275 | 15.2575 | 15.3507 |