YEARLY HIGH
0.3873 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3346 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3591 CAD

2011 PEN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PEN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.3873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.3346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0527 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3566 to the December average rate of 0.3793, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3873 was up 8.09% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.3583, 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 1,936 CAD
2010 Average 1,714 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,673 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 263.43 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3832
0.3361
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to CAD 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 0.3511, compared to 0.3672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 0.0217 CAD (High: 0.3563 / Low: 0.3346). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 CAD (High: 0.3605 / Low: 0.3526).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0217
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

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 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.3790) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3371), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0419 (+12.44%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.3790
2010 Avg (November) 0.3371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3605 0.3526 0.3566
February 0.3599 0.3508 0.3560
March 0.3570 0.3455 0.3517
April 0.3444 0.3356 0.3400
May 0.3563 0.3346 0.3484
June 0.3578 0.3496 0.3538
July 0.3531 0.3444 0.3486
August 0.3615 0.3486 0.3586
September 0.3771 0.3575 0.3648
October 0.3802 0.3661 0.3731
November 0.3873 0.3723 0.3790
December 0.3852 0.3745 0.3793