YEARLY HIGH
489.6933 BIF
YEARLY LOW
401.7756 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
439.1754 BIF

2011 PEN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PEN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 489.6933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 401.7756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 87.9177 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 406.9735 to the December average rate of 477.6753, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 489.6933 was up 26.75% compared to the 2010 peak of 386.3388, 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 2,448,466 BIF
2010 Average 1,891,148 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,008,878 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 439,588.36 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

484.7455
399.9033
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BIF 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 423.7711, compared to 454.5798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.8087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 423.7711
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 454.5798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 36.7290 BIF (High: 440.9529 / Low: 404.2240). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6468 BIF (High: 411.4642 / Low: 407.8175).

April Spread (Volatile) ±36.7290
February Spread (Stable) ±3.6468

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.0414 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 477.6753) against the same month in 2010 (average: 377.5143), the exchange rate shifted by +100.1610 (+26.53%).

2011 Avg (December) 477.6753
2010 Avg (December) 377.5143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 410.5929 401.7756 406.9735
February 411.4642 407.8175 410.1619
March 412.4023 403.7777 409.1205
April 440.9529 404.2240 431.6995
May 446.1505 430.7173 440.9856
June 446.5244 439.2580 443.6853
July 450.3413 446.1421 447.4396
August 450.4279 446.1407 448.2021
September 451.4040 442.9749 447.8611
October 455.0805 442.6525 449.8696
November 470.7594 453.3668 456.4310
December 489.6933 455.5661 477.6753