YEARLY HIGH
0.6987 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.5528 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6078 BRL

2011 PEN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PEN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.6987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 0.5528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1459 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6009 to the December average rate of 0.6806, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.6987 was up 11.09% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.6289, 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 3,493 BRL
2010 Average 2,929 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 2,764 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 729.28 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.6924
0.5506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BRL 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 0.5861, compared to 0.6294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0433 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0949 BRL (High: 0.6815 / Low: 0.5865). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 BRL (High: 0.6056 / Low: 0.5969).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0949
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0346 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.6610) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.5701), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0909 (+15.94%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.6610
2010 Avg (November) 0.5701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6056 0.5880 0.6009
February 0.6056 0.5969 0.6012
March 0.6034 0.5795 0.5970
April 0.5792 0.5528 0.5625
May 0.5928 0.5544 0.5804
June 0.5835 0.5654 0.5747
July 0.5770 0.5607 0.5702
August 0.5925 0.5673 0.5834
September 0.6815 0.5865 0.6337
October 0.6806 0.6224 0.6477
November 0.6987 0.6385 0.6610
December 0.6950 0.6612 0.6806