2020 PEN to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PEN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PEN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 175.6493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 159.0940.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.5553 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 174.5064 to the December average rate of 161.3490, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 175.6493 was down 1.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 177.5908, 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 SOS 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 170.2027, compared to 162.5574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.6453 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 8.9564 SOS (High: 171.6920 / Low: 162.7356). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2562 SOS (High: 162.5609 / Low: 160.3047).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 4.8399 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 174.5064) against the same month in 2019 (average: 173.5996), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9068 (+0.52%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 175.6493 | 172.5464 | 174.5064 |
| February | 173.1592 | 169.8497 | 171.8309 |
| March | 171.6920 | 162.7356 | 166.9910 |
| April | 172.5841 | 168.4897 | 170.7399 |
| May | 172.4700 | 168.3816 | 169.9446 |
| June | 170.5793 | 163.8634 | 167.2033 |
| July | 166.0248 | 163.7030 | 165.1310 |
| August | 165.4870 | 161.2781 | 162.7823 |
| September | 165.7451 | 161.1807 | 163.3891 |
| October | 162.9630 | 160.2612 | 161.6105 |
| November | 162.2938 | 159.0940 | 161.0827 |
| December | 162.5609 | 160.3047 | 161.3490 |