YEARLY HIGH
1024.4064 COP
YEARLY LOW
916.1423 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
965.2144 COP

2021 PEN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 1024.4064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 916.1423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 108.2642 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 962.2971 to the December average rate of 982.2093, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1024.4064 was down 14.95% compared to the 2020 peak of 1204.4452, 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 5,122,032 COP
2020 Average 5,281,897 COP
Yearly Trough Low 4,580,711 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 541,320.94 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

997.4213
924.4880
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to COP 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 972.3940, compared to 958.0349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.3591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 972.3940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 958.0349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 62.7222 COP (High: 1015.6694 / Low: 952.9473). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.8175 COP (High: 938.0106 / Low: 918.1931).

December Spread (Volatile) ±62.7222
September Spread (Stable) ±19.8175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 47.6776 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -47.6776

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 991.3435) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1127.0389), the exchange rate shifted by -135.6953 (-12.04%).

2021 Avg (May) 991.3435
2020 Avg (May) 1127.0389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 991.5933 940.8892 962.2971
February 992.6890 958.9260 975.0181
March 1006.8301 951.4140 974.3945
April 1010.0338 951.9578 987.6448
May 1024.4064 968.7543 991.3435
June 960.6742 920.0228 943.6660
July 997.7915 943.6286 971.9955
August 983.3680 937.2448 952.4172
September 938.0106 918.1931 930.5658
October 961.2548 916.1423 940.0402
November 993.9978 938.8159 970.9813
December 1015.6694 952.9473 982.2093