YEARLY HIGH
1.8381 PEN
YEARLY LOW
1.6310 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7333 PEN

2012 BGN to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1.8381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.6310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2071 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7754 to the December average rate of 1.7209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8381 was down 14.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,191 PEN
2011 Average 9,805 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 8,155 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,035.65 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8285
1.6407
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to PEN 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 1.7722, compared to 1.6944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0778 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0862 PEN (High: 1.7172 / Low: 1.6310). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0282 PEN (High: 1.7323 / Low: 1.7040).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0862
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0282

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0533 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.8129) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.9346), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1217 (-6.29%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.8129
2011 Avg (February) 1.9346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8120 1.7437 1.7754
February 1.8381 1.7812 1.8129
March 1.8208 1.7818 1.8022
April 1.8183 1.7740 1.7868
May 1.7819 1.7158 1.7463
June 1.7309 1.6914 1.7097
July 1.7172 1.6310 1.6564
August 1.6813 1.6386 1.6573
September 1.7403 1.6741 1.7103
October 1.7323 1.7040 1.7176
November 1.7201 1.6895 1.7037
December 1.7402 1.7005 1.7209