YEARLY HIGH
23.5528 BDT
YEARLY LOW
20.6312 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.9695 BDT

2021 PEN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 23.5528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 20.6312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9216 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.3817 to the December average rate of 21.2162, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 23.5528 was down 8.23% compared to the 2020 peak of 25.6643, 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 117,764 BDT
2020 Average 121,477 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 103,156 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,608.17 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

23.6437
20.4990
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BDT 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 22.7699, compared to 21.1691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.7699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 1.3536 BDT (High: 23.5528 / Low: 22.1992). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1378 BDT (High: 23.3196 / Low: 23.1818).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.3536
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1378

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.8235 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 22.9665) against the same month in 2020 (average: 24.9638), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9973 (-8.00%).

2021 Avg (April) 22.9665
2020 Avg (April) 24.9638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.4944 23.2464 23.3817
February 23.3196 23.1818 23.2548
March 23.1901 22.5441 22.8561
April 23.5528 22.1992 22.9665
May 23.1572 22.0173 22.4920
June 22.1673 21.2722 21.6685
July 21.8698 21.3113 21.5362
August 21.6327 20.6312 20.8440
September 20.8392 20.6933 20.7611
October 21.8513 20.6938 21.3135
November 21.4672 21.1036 21.3438
December 21.6456 21.0058 21.2162