YEARLY HIGH
0.0552 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0464 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0502 PEN

2012 BTN to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.0464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0526 to the December average rate of 0.0470, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0552 was down 13.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0641, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 276 PEN
2011 Average 296 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 232 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.11 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0552
0.0462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0514, compared to 0.0489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0043 PEN (High: 0.0523 / Low: 0.0480). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 PEN (High: 0.0512 / Low: 0.0505).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0545) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0610), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0065 (-10.70%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0545
2011 Avg (February) 0.0610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0546 0.0507 0.0526
February 0.0552 0.0533 0.0545
March 0.0541 0.0521 0.0531
April 0.0527 0.0501 0.0514
May 0.0501 0.0478 0.0491
June 0.0489 0.0464 0.0478
July 0.0514 0.0472 0.0494
August 0.0512 0.0505 0.0509
September 0.0520 0.0478 0.0502
October 0.0523 0.0480 0.0489
November 0.0484 0.0464 0.0474
December 0.0477 0.0465 0.0470