YEARLY HIGH
0.3651 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.3269 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3436 AUD

2021 PEN to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 0.3651. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.3269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0382 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3573 to the December average rate of 0.3457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3651 was down 25.90% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4927, 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 1,826 AUD
2020 Average 2,083 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 1,634 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 191.12 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3598
0.3301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to AUD 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 0.3483, compared to 0.3390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0295 AUD (High: 0.3651 / Low: 0.3356). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 AUD (High: 0.3606 / Low: 0.3528).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0295
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.3522) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4668), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1146 (-24.55%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.3522
2020 Avg (April) 0.4668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3606 0.3528 0.3573
February 0.3614 0.3438 0.3537
March 0.3540 0.3458 0.3501
April 0.3651 0.3356 0.3522
May 0.3538 0.3346 0.3419
June 0.3413 0.3295 0.3347
July 0.3494 0.3365 0.3421
August 0.3471 0.3312 0.3359
September 0.3374 0.3269 0.3326
October 0.3441 0.3320 0.3363
November 0.3484 0.3328 0.3412
December 0.3506 0.3420 0.3457