2020 PEN to XCD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PEN to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PEN to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.8174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 0.7375.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0799 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8127 to the December average rate of 0.7506, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8174 was down 0.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8236, 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 XCD 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 0.7914, compared to 0.7565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0349 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0451 XCD (High: 0.8016 / Low: 0.7565). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 XCD (High: 0.7540 / Low: 0.7466).
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 0.0221 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.8127) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8085), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+0.52%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.8174 | 0.7984 | 0.8127 |
| February | 0.8037 | 0.7823 | 0.7970 |
| March | 0.8016 | 0.7565 | 0.7750 |
| April | 0.8023 | 0.7812 | 0.7947 |
| May | 0.8050 | 0.7838 | 0.7911 |
| June | 0.7945 | 0.7641 | 0.7778 |
| July | 0.7730 | 0.7626 | 0.7685 |
| August | 0.7672 | 0.7537 | 0.7591 |
| September | 0.7668 | 0.7505 | 0.7602 |
| October | 0.7559 | 0.7459 | 0.7516 |
| November | 0.7555 | 0.7375 | 0.7491 |
| December | 0.7540 | 0.7466 | 0.7506 |