YEARLY HIGH
4.2854 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.4339 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8158 LSL

2021 PEN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 4.2854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 3.4339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8515 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1579 to the December average rate of 3.9246, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.2854 was down 24.24% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.6562, 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 21,427 LSL
2020 Average 23,560 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 17,169 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,257.39 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.2198
3.4760
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to LSL 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 3.9070, compared to 3.7246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1824 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.3046 LSL (High: 4.0467 / Low: 3.7420). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1336 LSL (High: 4.0053 / Low: 3.8717).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3046
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1336

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 0.1945 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1945

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 4.1579) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.3171), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1592 (-3.69%).

2021 Avg (January) 4.1579
2020 Avg (January) 4.3171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2854 4.0268 4.1579
February 4.1412 3.9604 4.0521
March 4.1929 3.9572 4.0450
April 4.0467 3.7420 3.9168
May 3.8638 3.5804 3.7324
June 3.6028 3.4582 3.5380
July 3.7991 3.5873 3.6839
August 3.7310 3.5524 3.6311
September 3.6693 3.4339 3.5485
October 3.8114 3.6282 3.7024
November 4.0249 3.7327 3.8572
December 4.0053 3.8717 3.9246