YEARLY HIGH
5.1320 SCR
YEARLY LOW
4.2674 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5207 SCR

2011 PEN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PEN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 5.1320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 4.2674.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8646 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4552 to the December average rate of 4.9460, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 5.1320 was up 20.23% compared to the 2010 peak of 4.2685, 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 25,660 SCR
2010 Average 20,215 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 21,337 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,323.16 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

5.0057
4.2895
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to SCR 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 4.4295, compared to 4.6119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1824 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.3672 SCR (High: 5.1320 / Low: 4.7648). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1336 SCR (High: 4.5079 / Low: 4.3743).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3672
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1336

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0826 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0826

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 4.9460) against the same month in 2010 (average: 4.0879), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8581 (+20.99%).

2011 Avg (December) 4.9460
2010 Avg (December) 4.0879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5504 4.3347 4.4552
February 4.5079 4.3743 4.4430
March 4.5475 4.3095 4.4317
April 4.4432 4.2674 4.3491
May 4.5343 4.3716 4.4569
June 4.5265 4.3593 4.4411
July 4.5715 4.3944 4.4596
August 4.5925 4.3972 4.4738
September 4.5744 4.4081 4.4879
October 4.7482 4.4577 4.5868
November 4.8522 4.6231 4.7173
December 5.1320 4.7648 4.9460