YEARLY HIGH
0.3713 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.3522 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3630 BMD

2011 PEN to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PEN to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.3713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.3522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0191 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3586 to the December average rate of 0.3707, 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 0.3713 was up 11.56% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.3328, 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 1,857 BMD
2010 Average 1,664 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,761 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.61 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3723
0.3536
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BMD 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 0.3594, compared to 0.3667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3594
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 0.0118 BMD (High: 0.3639 / Low: 0.3522). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 BMD (High: 0.3713 / Low: 0.3700).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.3707) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3328), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0379 (+11.39%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.3707
2010 Avg (December) 0.3328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3606 0.3564 0.3586
February 0.3614 0.3586 0.3606
March 0.3612 0.3552 0.3599
April 0.3583 0.3532 0.3551
May 0.3639 0.3522 0.3600
June 0.3631 0.3586 0.3618
July 0.3654 0.3637 0.3647
August 0.3664 0.3631 0.3650
September 0.3669 0.3607 0.3646
October 0.3694 0.3600 0.3658
November 0.3703 0.3684 0.3695
December 0.3713 0.3700 0.3707