YEARLY HIGH
0.3932 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.3651 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3800 PEN

2012 BOB to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.3932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.3651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0281 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3907 to the December average rate of 0.3674, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3932 was down 3.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4067, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,966 PEN
2011 Average 1,977 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 1,826 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140.32 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3931
0.3650
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.3874, compared to 0.3726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0135 PEN (High: 0.3932 / Low: 0.3797). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 PEN (High: 0.3919 / Low: 0.3894).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.3857) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3969), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0112 (-2.81%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.3857
2011 Avg (June) 0.3969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3919 0.3894 0.3907
February 0.3905 0.3870 0.3893
March 0.3892 0.3864 0.3872
April 0.3881 0.3835 0.3856
May 0.3921 0.3821 0.3862
June 0.3932 0.3797 0.3857
July 0.3828 0.3750 0.3780
August 0.3766 0.3737 0.3748
September 0.3746 0.3720 0.3730
October 0.3727 0.3692 0.3707
November 0.3734 0.3694 0.3718
December 0.3694 0.3651 0.3674