YEARLY HIGH
8.2145 UAH
YEARLY LOW
7.1215 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.7143 UAH

2020 PEN to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 8.2145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 7.1215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0931 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2678 to the December average rate of 7.8230, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.2145 was down 3.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.4697, 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 41,073 UAH
2019 Average 38,697 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 35,607 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,465.26 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.0675
7.1758
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to UAH 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 7.6064, compared to 7.8222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.6064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0931 UAH (High: 8.2145 / Low: 7.1215). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0880 UAH (High: 7.9148 / Low: 7.8268).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0931
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0880

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1616 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 7.6027) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.1289), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5262 (-6.47%).

2020 Avg (March) 7.6027
2019 Avg (March) 8.1289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4440 7.1359 7.2678
February 7.3999 7.1215 7.2501
March 8.2145 7.1215 7.6027
April 8.0983 7.8694 7.9932
May 7.9847 7.7402 7.8432
June 7.8615 7.5437 7.6816
July 7.9414 7.5679 7.7709
August 7.8684 7.6109 7.7292
September 7.9906 7.7926 7.8808
October 7.9148 7.8268 7.8818
November 7.9220 7.6595 7.8478
December 7.9189 7.7333 7.8230