YEARLY HIGH
177.5908 SOS
YEARLY LOW
168.6103 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
173.8151 SOS

2019 PEN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PEN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 177.5908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 168.6103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9805 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 173.5996 to the December average rate of 172.9944, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 177.5908 was down 3.07% compared to the 2018 peak of 183.2061, 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 887,954 SOS
2018 Average 880,861 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 843,052 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,902.44 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

176.8237
170.7143
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to SOS 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 174.6740, compared to 172.9563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 174.6740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 172.9563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 6.1053 SOS (High: 174.7157 / Low: 168.6103). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0947 SOS (High: 177.5908 / Low: 175.4961).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.1053
July Spread (Stable) ±2.0947

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 5.0912 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0912

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 176.3146) against the same month in 2018 (average: 176.5227), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2081 (-0.12%).

2019 Avg (July) 176.3146
2018 Avg (July) 176.5227

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 175.2748 171.3128 173.5996
February 175.7145 173.4623 174.4697
March 177.4460 174.4733 175.5004
April 176.2786 173.4035 175.4380
May 176.3552 172.1865 174.4173
June 177.2210 171.2726 174.6188
July 177.5908 175.4961 176.3146
August 174.7157 168.6103 171.2234
September 174.7215 170.0322 172.6074
October 174.3298 170.2001 172.6131
November 173.6110 170.3856 171.9848
December 175.2640 170.5692 172.9944