YEARLY HIGH
12.2373 UYU
YEARLY LOW
10.3441 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.2496 UYU

2021 PEN to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 12.2373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 10.3441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8931 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6635 to the December average rate of 10.9614, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 12.2373 was down 6.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 13.0767, 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 61,186 UYU
2020 Average 60,071 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 51,721 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,465.71 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

12.1191
10.2298
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to UYU 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 11.6828, compared to 10.8165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6828
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.7910 UYU (High: 11.1691 / Low: 10.3781). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0788 UYU (High: 10.4229 / Low: 10.3441).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.7910
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0788

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.5306 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5306

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 11.9616) against the same month in 2020 (average: 12.7747), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8131 (-6.36%).

2021 Avg (April) 11.9616
2020 Avg (April) 12.7747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8156 11.5013 11.6635
February 11.8368 11.6228 11.7154
March 12.0860 11.8017 11.9326
April 12.2373 11.5385 11.9616
May 12.0465 11.3892 11.6771
June 11.4142 10.8978 11.1465
July 11.2607 10.9240 11.1337
August 11.1622 10.4040 10.6223
September 10.4229 10.3441 10.3872
October 11.1691 10.3781 10.8380
November 11.0619 10.8276 10.9565
December 11.2123 10.8144 10.9614