2021 PEN to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 PEN to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the PEN to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 4068.3713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 3441.1500.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 627.2213 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3876.2705 to the December average rate of 3542.4362, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4068.3713 was down 15.75% compared to the 2020 peak of 4829.1130, 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 IDR 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 3837.3339, compared to 3552.1626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 285.1712 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 282.2777 IDR (High: 4068.3713 / Low: 3786.0936). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.2116 IDR (High: 3487.8182 / Low: 3459.6066).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 156.3960 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 3941.7833) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4632.1749), the exchange rate shifted by -690.3916 (-14.90%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3920.9186 | 3818.9039 | 3876.2705 |
| February | 3930.3424 | 3815.4752 | 3855.6831 |
| March | 3901.1514 | 3863.1247 | 3882.6072 |
| April | 4068.3713 | 3786.0936 | 3941.7833 |
| May | 3911.1233 | 3717.8374 | 3797.9893 |
| June | 3746.8712 | 3619.0291 | 3669.6700 |
| July | 3757.9957 | 3651.3101 | 3684.1128 |
| August | 3685.3702 | 3492.9215 | 3527.7168 |
| September | 3487.8182 | 3459.6066 | 3471.2549 |
| October | 3601.3356 | 3441.1500 | 3532.6867 |
| November | 3588.3455 | 3521.7329 | 3554.7685 |
| December | 3586.0420 | 3506.7142 | 3542.4362 |