YEARLY HIGH
2.3840 CNY
YEARLY LOW
2.2851 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3462 CNY

2011 PEN to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PEN to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 2.3840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 2.2851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0989 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3663 to the December average rate of 2.3510, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.3840 was up 4.79% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.2749, 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 11,920 CNY
2010 Average 11,266 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 11,425 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 494.71 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.3784
2.3124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to CNY 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 2.3503, compared to 2.3422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3503
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 0.0775 CNY (High: 2.3626 / Low: 2.2851). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 CNY (High: 2.3610 / Low: 2.3497).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0775
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0456 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 2.3729) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.2733), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0997 (+4.38%).

2011 Avg (February) 2.3729
2010 Avg (February) 2.2733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3777 2.3490 2.3663
February 2.3840 2.3578 2.3729
March 2.3749 2.3300 2.3635
April 2.3433 2.2973 2.3179
May 2.3626 2.2851 2.3381
June 2.3478 2.3242 2.3431
July 2.3610 2.3497 2.3547
August 2.3503 2.3270 2.3381
September 2.3442 2.3038 2.3295
October 2.3477 2.2932 2.3314
November 2.3573 2.3399 2.3483
December 2.3608 2.3363 2.3510