YEARLY HIGH
7.8532 UAH
YEARLY LOW
6.3742 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0526 UAH

2021 PEN to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 7.8532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 6.3742.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4790 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7791 to the December average rate of 6.7310, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.8532 was down 4.40% compared to the 2020 peak of 8.2145, 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 39,266 UAH
2020 Average 38,577 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 31,871 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,394.75 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

7.9064
6.3785
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 7.4613, compared to 6.6438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4613
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.4904 UAH (High: 7.7656 / Low: 7.2752). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1166 UAH (High: 7.7084 / Low: 7.5918).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4904
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1166

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3665 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3665

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 7.7791) against the same month in 2020 (average: 7.2678), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5113 (+7.03%).

2021 Avg (January) 7.7791
2020 Avg (January) 7.2678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8532 7.7220 7.7791
February 7.7084 7.5918 7.6478
March 7.6602 7.4023 7.4975
April 7.7656 7.2752 7.5648
May 7.5503 7.1471 7.3227
June 7.1451 6.8557 6.9562
July 7.0681 6.8368 6.9061
August 6.8368 6.4845 6.5663
September 6.6056 6.4375 6.5059
October 6.7289 6.3742 6.5618
November 6.7232 6.4743 6.5920
December 6.8716 6.6205 6.7310