2012 GBP to PEN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.2950 PEN

YEARLY LOW

4.0644 PEN

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.1813 PEN

2012 GBP to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 4.2950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 4.0644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2306 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1782 to the December average rate of 4.1411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.2950 was down 9.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.7343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,475 PEN

2011 Average 22,094 PEN

Yearly Trough Low 20,322 PEN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,152.81 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.2682

4.0985

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 4.2177, compared to 4.1450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0726 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2177

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1172 PEN (High: 4.2440 / Low: 4.1268). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0571 PEN (High: 4.1468 / Low: 4.0897).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1172

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0571

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 0.0901 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0901

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 4.2460) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.5429), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2970 (-6.54%).

2012 Avg (May) 4.2460

2011 Avg (May) 4.5429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.2440	4.1268	4.1782
February	4.2630	4.2009	4.2431
March	4.2682	4.1732	4.2289
April	4.2897	4.2194	4.2540
May	4.2950	4.1827	4.2460
June	4.1847	4.1202	4.1559
July	4.1795	4.0644	4.1126
August	4.1468	4.0897	4.1127
September	4.2312	4.1407	4.1927
October	4.1995	4.1259	4.1636
November	4.1893	4.1100	4.1474
December	4.1783	4.1178	4.1411