2021 PEN to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 PEN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the PEN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 162.0499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 140.0697.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.9802 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.1798 to the December average rate of 143.8349, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 162.0499 was down 7.74% compared to the 2020 peak of 175.6493, 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 SOS 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 156.1682, compared to 144.0196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.1487 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 8.8277 SOS (High: 160.9717 / Low: 152.1440). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8811 SOS (High: 142.4399 / Low: 140.5588).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.5518 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 160.1798) against the same month in 2020 (average: 174.5064), the exchange rate shifted by -14.3266 (-8.21%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 162.0499 | 158.7712 | 160.1798 |
| February | 160.5158 | 158.4063 | 159.3983 |
| March | 158.9021 | 154.6046 | 156.9640 |
| April | 160.9717 | 152.1440 | 157.4041 |
| May | 159.0322 | 150.8842 | 154.3075 |
| June | 152.9901 | 145.2103 | 148.7557 |
| July | 149.9777 | 145.3302 | 147.4072 |
| August | 147.4051 | 140.7033 | 142.0578 |
| September | 142.4399 | 140.5588 | 141.3512 |
| October | 148.5881 | 140.0697 | 144.8083 |
| November | 145.8619 | 142.8425 | 144.6580 |
| December | 146.6913 | 141.7819 | 143.8349 |