YEARLY HIGH
0.9922 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.8688 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9361 PEN

2021 MYR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MYR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.9922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 0.8688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1234 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8981 to the December average rate of 0.9601, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.9922 was up 10.64% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.8967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 19,843 PEN
2020 Average 16,649 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 17,376 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,467.37 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.9953
0.8859
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MYR to PEN 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 0.9093, compared to 0.9628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0534 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0622 PEN (High: 0.9310 / Low: 0.8688). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 PEN (High: 0.9922 / Low: 0.9808).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0622
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0210 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 0.9862) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.8568), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1293 (+15.09%).

2021 Avg (September) 0.9862
2020 Avg (September) 0.8568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9044 0.8900 0.8981
February 0.9066 0.8940 0.9007
March 0.9069 0.8950 0.9018
April 0.9310 0.8688 0.8950
May 0.9304 0.8869 0.9137
June 0.9602 0.9274 0.9467
July 0.9572 0.9234 0.9372
August 0.9814 0.9296 0.9665
September 0.9922 0.9808 0.9862
October 0.9898 0.9437 0.9652
November 0.9679 0.9507 0.9615
December 0.9685 0.9482 0.9601