YEARLY HIGH
83.7848 HUF
YEARLY LOW
71.3149 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.2724 HUF

2021 PEN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 83.7848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 71.3149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.4698 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.4107 to the December average rate of 80.3570, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 83.7848 was down 14.81% compared to the 2020 peak of 98.3482, 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 418,924 HUF
2020 Average 440,958 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 356,575 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,349.20 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

83.9427
71.8620
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to HUF 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 79.8277, compared to 76.7172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 79.8277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 76.7172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 6.6071 HUF (High: 80.7444 / Low: 74.1373). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4860 HUF (High: 82.2986 / Low: 80.8127).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.6071
February Spread (Stable) ±1.4860

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 4.4908 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4908

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 82.9360) against the same month in 2020 (average: 89.6213), the exchange rate shifted by -6.6853 (-7.46%).

2021 Avg (March) 82.9360
2020 Avg (March) 89.6213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 82.6357 80.1968 81.4107
February 82.2986 80.8127 81.3042
March 83.7848 82.1369 82.9360
April 83.6105 78.1036 81.7427
May 80.7444 74.1373 77.2518
June 76.5240 72.9602 74.3207
July 78.2505 74.4591 76.7145
August 76.9544 72.3342 73.3089
September 75.2319 71.3149 72.8687
October 79.2830 74.3431 77.4473
November 82.1000 76.9525 79.6064
December 82.2134 78.8468 80.3570