YEARLY HIGH
30.5266 JPY
YEARLY LOW
26.5181 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.3361 JPY

2021 PEN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 30.5266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 26.5181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0085 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.6134 to the December average rate of 28.1555, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 30.5266 was down 8.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 33.1811, 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 152,633 JPY
2020 Average 152,905 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 132,591 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,042.31 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

29.8470
26.5394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to JPY 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 28.9300, compared to 27.7423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1877 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.9300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.7423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 2.2948 JPY (High: 29.1232 / Low: 26.8284). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4155 JPY (High: 29.5883 / Low: 29.1728).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.2948
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4155

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.0703 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 29.5713) against the same month in 2020 (average: 31.7169), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1455 (-6.76%).

2021 Avg (April) 29.5713
2020 Avg (April) 31.7169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.8417 28.2943 28.6134
February 29.2246 28.7426 28.9244
March 29.5883 29.1728 29.3527
April 30.5266 28.4082 29.5713
May 29.9304 28.4525 28.9696
June 28.8432 27.7668 28.1484
July 28.7392 27.7121 28.0083
August 27.9565 26.6595 26.9381
September 27.1104 26.5181 26.8151
October 29.1232 26.8284 28.1745
November 28.7481 27.8692 28.3624
December 28.9893 27.6805 28.1555