YEARLY HIGH
0.2048 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1757 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1877 GBP

2021 PEN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.2048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.1757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0290 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2021 to the December average rate of 0.1858, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2048 was down 16.51% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2453, 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 1,024 GBP
2020 Average 1,117 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 879 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145.23 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2046
0.1747
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to GBP 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 0.1935, compared to 0.1819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1935
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0154 GBP (High: 0.2031 / Low: 0.1876). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 GBP (High: 0.1872 / Low: 0.1846).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0154
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.2021) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2300), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0279 (-12.13%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.2021
2020 Avg (January) 0.2300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2048 0.1997 0.2021
February 0.2013 0.1938 0.1977
March 0.1963 0.1929 0.1947
April 0.2031 0.1876 0.1959
May 0.1946 0.1828 0.1885
June 0.1854 0.1800 0.1824
July 0.1876 0.1815 0.1839
August 0.1834 0.1757 0.1778
September 0.1804 0.1758 0.1772
October 0.1866 0.1776 0.1819
November 0.1868 0.1819 0.1851
December 0.1872 0.1846 0.1858