2021 PEN to BRL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 PEN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the PEN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 1.5866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 1.2343.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3524 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4771 to the December average rate of 1.3986, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.5866 was down 7.65% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.7181, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
PEN to BRL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.4483, compared to 1.3405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1077 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.1841 BRL (High: 1.5830 / Low: 1.3989). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0570 BRL (High: 1.3166 / Low: 1.2595).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1201 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 1.5214) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.4013), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1200 (+8.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5204 | 1.4276 | 1.4771 |
| February | 1.5357 | 1.4701 | 1.4858 |
| March | 1.5866 | 1.4780 | 1.5214 |
| April | 1.5830 | 1.3989 | 1.5130 |
| May | 1.4509 | 1.3603 | 1.4062 |
| June | 1.3333 | 1.2343 | 1.2862 |
| July | 1.3464 | 1.2682 | 1.3117 |
| August | 1.3277 | 1.2619 | 1.2885 |
| September | 1.3166 | 1.2595 | 1.2839 |
| October | 1.4318 | 1.2966 | 1.3780 |
| November | 1.4218 | 1.3405 | 1.3826 |
| December | 1.4386 | 1.3563 | 1.3986 |