YEARLY HIGH
0.3527 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2649 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3221 CHF

2011 PEN to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PEN to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.3527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.2649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0877 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3428 to the December average rate of 0.3455, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3527 was down 8.87% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.3870, 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 1,763 CHF
2010 Average 1,735 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,325 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 438.72 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3515
0.2791
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to CHF 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 0.3256, compared to 0.3185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3256
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0410 CHF (High: 0.3282 / Low: 0.2872). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 CHF (High: 0.3085 / Low: 0.2999).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0410
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.3455) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3225), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0230 (+7.12%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.3455
2010 Avg (December) 0.3225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3470 0.3327 0.3428
February 0.3519 0.3320 0.3427
March 0.3372 0.3246 0.3308
April 0.3295 0.3065 0.3188
May 0.3211 0.3045 0.3143
June 0.3085 0.2999 0.3041
July 0.3090 0.2893 0.3003
August 0.3003 0.2649 0.2851
September 0.3282 0.2872 0.3169
October 0.3364 0.3182 0.3277
November 0.3426 0.3251 0.3356
December 0.3527 0.3381 0.3455