YEARLY HIGH
3.1567 LSL
YEARLY LOW
2.3117 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6311 LSL

2011 PEN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PEN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 3.1567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 2.3117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8450 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4772 to the December average rate of 3.0344, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 3.1567 was up 19.40% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.6438, 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 15,784 LSL
2010 Average 12,185 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 11,558 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,225.10 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

3.0985
2.3294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to LSL 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 2.4786, compared to 2.7836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4786
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.2976 LSL (High: 2.8628 / Low: 2.5652). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0789 LSL (High: 2.4318 / Low: 2.3530).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2976
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0789

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1014 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 3.0101) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.3164), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6937 (+29.95%).

2011 Avg (November) 3.0101
2010 Avg (November) 2.3164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5879 2.3540 2.4772
February 2.6392 2.5092 2.5926
March 2.5579 2.4249 2.4912
April 2.4318 2.3530 2.3935
May 2.5421 2.3117 2.4640
June 2.4874 2.4073 2.4532
July 2.5301 2.4477 2.4751
August 2.6407 2.4372 2.5837
September 2.8628 2.5652 2.7078
October 2.9673 2.8069 2.8907
November 3.1567 2.9138 3.0101
December 3.1160 2.9734 3.0344