YEARLY HIGH
14.3352 GMD
YEARLY LOW
12.4208 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3040 GMD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 71,676 GMD
2020 Average 73,691 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 62,104 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,571.66 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

14.4154
12.3463
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.8733
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1299

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 0.5143 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2021 Avg (January) 14.2430
2020 Avg (January) 15.3902

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