2021 PEN to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 PEN to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the PEN to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 14.3352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 12.4208.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9143 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2430 to the December average rate of 12.9904, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 14.3352 was down 7.52% compared to the 2020 peak of 15.5009, 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 GMD 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 13.7845, compared to 12.8235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9610 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.8733 GMD (High: 14.2661 / Low: 13.3927). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1299 GMD (High: 14.1633 / Low: 14.0334).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.5143 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 14.2430) against the same month in 2020 (average: 15.3902), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1472 (-7.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.3352 | 14.1159 | 14.2430 |
| February | 14.1633 | 14.0334 | 14.1050 |
| March | 14.0689 | 13.6285 | 13.8385 |
| April | 14.2661 | 13.3927 | 13.8644 |
| May | 13.9929 | 13.2805 | 13.5852 |
| June | 13.3768 | 12.8329 | 13.0710 |
| July | 13.2267 | 12.8464 | 12.9910 |
| August | 13.0340 | 12.4208 | 12.5426 |
| September | 12.6708 | 12.4567 | 12.5188 |
| October | 13.2459 | 12.4562 | 12.9036 |
| November | 13.0974 | 12.8888 | 12.9946 |
| December | 13.2399 | 12.8438 | 12.9904 |