YEARLY HIGH
0.2406 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2112 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2264 GBP

2011 PEN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PEN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.2406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.2112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0294 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2274 to the December average rate of 0.2376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.2406 was up 3.62% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.2322, 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 1,203 GBP
2010 Average 1,078 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,056 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147.02 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.2397
0.2148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to GBP 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 0.2224, compared to 0.2305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2224
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 0.0138 GBP (High: 0.2250 / Low: 0.2112). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 GBP (High: 0.2251 / Low: 0.2205).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0138
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.2376) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.2134), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0242 (+11.35%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.2376
2010 Avg (December) 0.2134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2303 0.2245 0.2274
February 0.2259 0.2211 0.2237
March 0.2252 0.2194 0.2228
April 0.2216 0.2123 0.2169
May 0.2250 0.2112 0.2202
June 0.2268 0.2182 0.2232
July 0.2294 0.2227 0.2258
August 0.2251 0.2205 0.2232
September 0.2348 0.2257 0.2308
October 0.2357 0.2289 0.2320
November 0.2388 0.2304 0.2338
December 0.2406 0.2360 0.2376