YEARLY HIGH
4.2930 PEN
YEARLY LOW
4.0938 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1838 PEN

2012 GIP to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 4.2930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 4.0938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1991 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1785 to the December average rate of 4.1214, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.2930 was down 9.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.7378, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,465 PEN
2011 Average 22,088 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 20,469 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 995.74 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.2664
4.1082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 4.2175, compared to 4.1501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0673 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1182 PEN (High: 4.2445 / Low: 4.1263). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0265 PEN (High: 4.1603 / Low: 4.1338).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1182
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0265

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0930 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 4.2463) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.5439), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2976 (-6.55%).

2012 Avg (May) 4.2463
2011 Avg (May) 4.5439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2445 4.1263 4.1785
February 4.2714 4.2003 4.2444
March 4.2743 4.1744 4.2290
April 4.2885 4.2194 4.2533
May 4.2930 4.1858 4.2463
June 4.1836 4.1202 4.1533
July 4.2003 4.1330 4.1551
August 4.1603 4.1338 4.1469
September 4.1974 4.1493 4.1763
October 4.1805 4.1286 4.1508
November 4.1669 4.1184 4.1504
December 4.1416 4.0938 4.1214