YEARLY HIGH
2.9113 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
2.6678 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8272 GTQ

2011 PEN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PEN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 2.9113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 2.6678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2435 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8585 to the December average rate of 2.8940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.9113 was up 4.48% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.7865, 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 14,557 GTQ
2010 Average 13,420 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 13,339 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,217.66 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.9124
2.6910
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to GTQ 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 2.7884, compared to 2.8661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0778 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7884
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 0.1561 GTQ (High: 2.8239 / Low: 2.6678). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0249 GTQ (High: 2.8674 / Low: 2.8425).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1561
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0249

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 0.0673 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0673

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 2.8940) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.6535), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2405 (+9.06%).

2011 Avg (December) 2.8940
2010 Avg (December) 2.6535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8674 2.8425 2.8585
February 2.8398 2.7851 2.8141
March 2.8084 2.7295 2.7767
April 2.7430 2.6856 2.7094
May 2.8239 2.6678 2.7508
June 2.8390 2.8007 2.8206
July 2.8450 2.8195 2.8328
August 2.8773 2.8372 2.8556
September 2.8938 2.8227 2.8591
October 2.8957 2.8268 2.8689
November 2.9100 2.8710 2.8863
December 2.9113 2.8831 2.8940