YEARLY HIGH
11720.4300 IRR
YEARLY LOW
10195.7291 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10887.9481 IRR

2021 PEN to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 11720.4300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 10195.7291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1524.7009 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11608.6516 to the December average rate of 10451.7324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 11720.4300 was down 37.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 18679.6463, 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 58,602,150 IRR
2020 Average 60,381,200 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 50,978,645 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,623,504.50 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

11742.1910
10139.7184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to IRR 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 11310.6403, compared to 10465.2559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 845.3844 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11310.6403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10465.2559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 695.9853 IRR (High: 11720.4300 / Low: 11024.4447). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 64.7664 IRR (High: 11575.0413 / Low: 11510.2749).

April Spread (Volatile) ±695.9853
February Spread (Stable) ±64.7664

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 409.6858 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -409.6858

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 11413.1484) against the same month in 2020 (average: 12381.6377), the exchange rate shifted by -968.4894 (-7.82%).

2021 Avg (April) 11413.1484
2020 Avg (April) 12381.6377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11667.1839 11540.7798 11608.6516
February 11575.0413 11510.2749 11549.2890
March 11513.5357 11196.6762 11358.7917
April 11720.4300 11024.4447 11413.1484
May 11507.2424 10932.0987 11171.8235
June 11011.3639 10563.6188 10762.1377
July 10887.7477 10576.7753 10702.7138
August 10741.9063 10243.4078 10341.7221
September 10321.6510 10212.0488 10273.2578
October 10764.0306 10195.7291 10509.0829
November 10573.8170 10398.3880 10513.0264
December 10654.9557 10345.3435 10451.7324