YEARLY HIGH
41.5286 JMD
YEARLY LOW
35.3795 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.8796 JMD

2021 PEN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 41.5286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 35.3795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1491 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.7478 to the December average rate of 38.1796, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 41.5286 was down 3.65% compared to the 2020 peak of 43.1003, 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 207,643 JMD
2020 Average 203,135 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 176,897 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,745.72 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

41.5586
35.8932
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to JMD 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 39.8918, compared to 37.8674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.8918
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.8674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 3.4400 JMD (High: 38.8195 / Low: 35.3795). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6279 JMD (High: 38.8822 / Low: 38.2543).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.4400
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6279

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 1.7599 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7599

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 41.0865) against the same month in 2020 (average: 41.2464), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1600 (-0.39%).

2021 Avg (February) 41.0865
2020 Avg (February) 41.2464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.2409 39.1292 39.7478
February 41.5286 40.3221 41.0865
March 41.2292 38.7215 39.7712
April 41.4250 38.9589 40.5301
May 41.2321 38.7207 39.9875
June 38.8732 37.6194 38.2277
July 39.5746 37.6408 38.8158
August 39.5146 37.0865 37.7396
September 37.0559 35.6780 36.3653
October 38.8195 35.3795 37.4257
November 38.8822 38.2543 38.6783
December 38.8637 37.8293 38.1796