YEARLY HIGH
189.2875 CRC
YEARLY LOW
174.8510 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
182.2050 CRC

2011 PEN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PEN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 189.2875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 174.8510.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4365 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 180.3220 to the December average rate of 185.7964, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 189.2875 was down 0.13% compared to the 2010 peak of 189.5393, 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 946,438 CRC
2010 Average 873,868 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 874,255 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,182.41 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

187.7218
175.5614
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to CRC 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 179.3671, compared to 185.0429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.6758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 179.3671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 185.0429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 6.0326 CRC (High: 189.2875 / Low: 183.2549). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3812 CRC (High: 183.7990 / Low: 182.4178).

October Spread (Volatile) ±6.0326
July Spread (Stable) ±1.3812

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.5048 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 186.7085) against the same month in 2010 (average: 168.4911), the exchange rate shifted by +18.2174 (+10.81%).

2011 Avg (October) 186.7085
2010 Avg (October) 168.4911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 182.0129 179.2957 180.3220
February 180.6575 177.9951 179.6250
March 179.9664 175.9943 179.0796
April 179.1152 174.8510 176.5748
May 180.4151 175.1905 178.6866
June 182.7971 180.3315 181.9148
July 183.7990 182.4178 183.1641
August 184.6812 181.6695 183.5880
September 187.4524 182.1195 184.5844
October 189.2875 183.2549 186.7085
November 188.9353 183.6805 186.4161
December 186.7599 184.5000 185.7964