YEARLY HIGH
32.8379 XPF
YEARLY LOW
26.8035 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.0014 XPF

2020 PEN to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 32.8379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 26.8035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0344 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.3178 to the December average rate of 27.2262, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 32.8379 was up 0.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 32.7064, 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 164,190 XPF
2019 Average 159,727 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 134,018 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,172.06 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

32.8269
26.7170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to XPF 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 31.7055, compared to 28.2973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.7055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.2973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.7653 XPF (High: 31.7795 / Low: 30.0142). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4696 XPF (High: 28.4284 / Low: 27.9588).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.7653
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4696

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.4417 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4417

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 32.2907) against the same month in 2019 (average: 32.1560), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1347 (+0.42%).

2020 Avg (April) 32.2907
2019 Avg (April) 32.1560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.5855 31.7736 32.3178
February 32.6961 31.3243 32.2401
March 31.7795 30.0142 30.9060
April 32.8379 31.6174 32.2907
May 32.5145 31.2624 31.9601
June 31.3108 30.0325 30.5184
July 30.1537 28.6786 29.6199
August 28.7529 27.9821 28.3341
September 28.7694 28.1656 28.4775
October 28.4284 27.9588 28.2039
November 28.3510 27.4561 27.9218
December 27.4667 26.8035 27.2262