YEARLY HIGH
56.7025 ETB
YEARLY LOW
10.7530 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.4025 ETB

2021 PEN to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 56.7025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 10.7530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.9495 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8662 to the December average rate of 13.4609, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 56.7025 was up 421.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 10.8758, 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 283,513 ETB
2020 Average 49,967 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 53,765 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 229,747.26 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

13.7204
10.6068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to ETB 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 11.0720, compared to 11.7329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6609 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0720
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.7329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 44.9364 ETB (High: 56.7025 / Low: 11.7661). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1011 ETB (High: 10.9225 / Low: 10.8214).

December Spread (Volatile) ±44.9364
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1970 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1970

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 13.4609) against the same month in 2020 (average: 10.7491), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7118 (+25.23%).

2021 Avg (December) 13.4609
2020 Avg (December) 10.7491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.9225 10.8214 10.8662
February 11.0636 10.8244 10.9269
March 11.1401 10.7530 10.9222
April 11.5826 10.9645 11.2865
May 11.6239 11.0495 11.3136
June 11.3183 10.9346 11.1166
July 11.3225 11.0209 11.1921
August 11.2887 10.8919 11.0660
September 11.3233 11.1264 11.2132
October 11.9661 11.1635 11.6440
November 11.9761 11.7246 11.8214
December 56.7025 11.7661 13.4609