YEARLY HIGH
16.4722 SDG
YEARLY LOW
13.4501 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.4994 SDG

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 82,361 SDG
2019 Average 68,817 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 67,251 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,110.39 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

16.5250
13.3614
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.5191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.4796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.4087
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1700

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 0.2782 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2782

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (May) 16.1906
2019 Avg (May) 13.5470

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