YEARLY HIGH
2.7108 PEN
YEARLY LOW
2.5567 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6396 PEN

2012 CAD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 2.7108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2.5567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1542 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6567 to the December average rate of 2.5916, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.7108 was down 9.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.9890, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,554 PEN
2011 Average 13,938 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 12,783 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 770.77 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.7006
2.5817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.6595, compared to 2.6196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0398 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6595
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0721 PEN (High: 2.6582 / Low: 2.5861). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0322 PEN (High: 2.7037 / Low: 2.6716).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0721
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0322

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0394 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0394

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 2.6899) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.8438), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1539 (-5.41%).

2012 Avg (March) 2.6899
2011 Avg (March) 2.8438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6913 2.6253 2.6567
February 2.7037 2.6716 2.6907
March 2.7108 2.6694 2.6899
April 2.6951 2.6564 2.6768
May 2.6825 2.6131 2.6411
June 2.6241 2.5721 2.6017
July 2.6202 2.5766 2.6011
August 2.6482 2.6132 2.6356
September 2.6798 2.6306 2.6591
October 2.6582 2.5861 2.6244
November 2.6233 2.5897 2.6060
December 2.6104 2.5567 2.5916