YEARLY HIGH
2.1541 PEN
YEARLY LOW
1.7801 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9595 PEN

2011 BAM to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BAM to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 2.1541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.7801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3740 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9038 to the December average rate of 1.8164, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.1541 was down 3.47% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.2314, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,770 PEN
2010 Average 10,181 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 8,900 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,869.96 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.1046
1.7902
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to PEN 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 1.9950, compared to 1.9240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0710 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9950
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 0.1789 PEN (High: 2.1541 / Low: 1.9751). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0379 PEN (High: 2.0242 / Low: 1.9863).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1789
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0379

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0753 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0753

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 2.0357) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.9342), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1015 (+5.25%).

2011 Avg (May) 2.0357
2010 Avg (May) 1.9342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9425 1.8518 1.9038
February 1.9607 1.9032 1.9329
March 2.0310 1.9557 1.9877
April 2.1399 2.0335 2.0784
May 2.1541 1.9751 2.0357
June 2.0886 1.9941 2.0314
July 2.0359 1.9587 2.0008
August 2.0242 1.9863 2.0059
September 2.0008 1.9008 1.9306
October 1.9595 1.8725 1.9155
November 1.9094 1.8306 1.8749
December 1.8659 1.7801 1.8164