YEARLY HIGH
1.7735 HRK
YEARLY LOW
1.5382 HRK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6435 HRK

2021 PEN to HRK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to HRK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 1.7735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 1.5382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2353 HRK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7132 to the December average rate of 1.6455, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.7735 was down 14.89% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.0839, 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 8,867 HRK
2020 Average 9,475 HRK
Yearly Trough Low 7,691 HRK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,176.58 HRK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.7353
1.5331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to HRK 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 1.6834, compared to 1.6036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0798 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6834
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.1424 HRK (High: 1.7735 / Low: 1.6311). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0194 HRK (High: 1.7269 / Low: 1.7074).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1424
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0194

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 0.0722 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0722

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 1.7156) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.0545), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3388 (-16.49%).

2021 Avg (April) 1.7156
2020 Avg (April) 2.0545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7324 1.6894 1.7132
February 1.7375 1.7041 1.7177
March 1.7269 1.7074 1.7185
April 1.7735 1.6311 1.7156
May 1.7034 1.6008 1.6434
June 1.6180 1.5706 1.5921
July 1.6322 1.5883 1.6114
August 1.6085 1.5517 1.5619
September 1.5657 1.5382 1.5499
October 1.6533 1.5615 1.6123
November 1.6723 1.6128 1.6406
December 1.6705 1.6259 1.6455