YEARLY HIGH
4068.3713 IDR
YEARLY LOW
3441.1500 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3694.7483 IDR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,341,856 IDR
2020 Average 20,821,676 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 17,205,750 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,136,106.27 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3988.8361
3424.2021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3837.3339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3552.1626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±282.2777
September Spread (Stable) ±28.2116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -156.3960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2021 Avg (April) 3941.7833
2020 Avg (April) 4632.1749

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