YEARLY HIGH
1080.6813 MGA
YEARLY LOW
935.6297 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
994.3621 MGA

2021 PEN to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1080.6813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 935.6297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 145.0517 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1049.7765 to the December average rate of 981.1452, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1080.6813 was down 4.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 1130.6291, 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 5,403,407 MGA
2020 Average 5,452,326 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 4,678,148 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 725,258.40 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1059.3517
944.4491
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to MGA 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 1015.1453, compared to 973.5789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 41.5664 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1015.1453
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 973.5789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 71.0558 MGA (High: 1059.4230 / Low: 988.3673). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.6433 MGA (High: 962.1931 / Low: 949.5498).

April Spread (Volatile) ±71.0558
September Spread (Stable) ±12.6433

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 31.7144 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -31.7144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1049.7765) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1106.8911), the exchange rate shifted by -57.1146 (-5.16%).

2021 Avg (January) 1049.7765
2020 Avg (January) 1106.8911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1080.6813 1035.0374 1049.7765
February 1041.4653 1018.6711 1032.0302
March 1028.9080 1009.5903 1017.9712
April 1059.4230 988.3673 1027.2343
May 1028.3920 972.7157 997.7871
June 989.6690 947.2259 966.0726
July 1010.2931 949.7531 975.0350
August 972.3244 935.6297 954.0243
September 962.1931 949.5498 956.4116
October 1013.8977 954.4521 984.8860
November 997.1777 980.4861 989.9713
December 1001.8531 965.5119 981.1452