YEARLY HIGH
2.2395 EGP
YEARLY LOW
2.0668 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1582 EGP

2011 PEN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PEN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 2.2395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 2.0668.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1727 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0847 to the December average rate of 2.2317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.2395 was up 15.82% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.9337, 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 11,198 EGP
2010 Average 9,380 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 10,334 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 863.60 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.2464
2.0700
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to EGP 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 2.1248, compared to 2.1916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0668 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1248
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 0.0678 EGP (High: 2.1662 / Low: 2.0984). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 EGP (High: 2.1778 / Low: 2.1674).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0678
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0178 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 2.2317) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.9292), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3025 (+15.68%).

2011 Avg (December) 2.2317
2010 Avg (December) 1.9292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1108 2.0668 2.0847
February 2.1510 2.1097 2.1203
March 2.1437 2.1127 2.1331
April 2.1369 2.0932 2.1153
May 2.1662 2.0984 2.1422
June 2.1672 2.1298 2.1531
July 2.1778 2.1674 2.1727
August 2.1887 2.1543 2.1749
September 2.1997 2.1509 2.1750
October 2.2042 2.1451 2.1836
November 2.2215 2.2020 2.2115
December 2.2395 2.2239 2.2317