YEARLY HIGH
1.5706 PEN
YEARLY LOW
1.2074 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3575 PEN

2012 BRL to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1.5706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.2074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3632 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5052 to the December average rate of 1.2337, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5706 was down 13.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 39,264 PEN
2011 Average 41,294 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 30,184 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,079.48 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5932
1.2010
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 1.4413, compared to 1.2738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1674 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1050 PEN (High: 1.5480 / Low: 1.4431). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0179 PEN (High: 1.2934 / Low: 1.2755).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1050
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0179

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0874 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0874

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.5605) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6632), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1027 (-6.17%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.5605
2011 Avg (February) 1.6632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5480 1.4431 1.5052
February 1.5706 1.5472 1.5605
March 1.5534 1.4603 1.4922
April 1.4663 1.3952 1.4353
May 1.3898 1.2918 1.3479
June 1.3325 1.2781 1.3064
July 1.3321 1.2803 1.2998
August 1.2985 1.2750 1.2911
September 1.2934 1.2755 1.2843
October 1.2837 1.2653 1.2756
November 1.2813 1.2209 1.2584
December 1.2487 1.2074 1.2337