YEARLY HIGH
0.7426 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.7044 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7261 BBD

2011 PEN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PEN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.7426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.7044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0382 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7172 to the December average rate of 0.7415, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.7426 was up 11.56% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.6657, 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 3,713 BBD
2010 Average 3,328 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 3,522 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 191.21 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.7446
0.7072
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BBD 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 0.7187, compared to 0.7335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 0.0235 BBD (High: 0.7279 / Low: 0.7044). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 BBD (High: 0.7426 / Low: 0.7401).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0235
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.7415) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.6657), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0758 (+11.39%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.7415
2010 Avg (December) 0.6657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7212 0.7128 0.7172
February 0.7228 0.7173 0.7213
March 0.7224 0.7103 0.7199
April 0.7166 0.7065 0.7103
May 0.7279 0.7044 0.7199
June 0.7262 0.7172 0.7237
July 0.7308 0.7275 0.7294
August 0.7328 0.7261 0.7301
September 0.7337 0.7214 0.7292
October 0.7388 0.7200 0.7316
November 0.7406 0.7368 0.7390
December 0.7426 0.7401 0.7415