YEARLY HIGH
0.0941 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0758 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0850 PEN

2012 GMD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 0.0758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0183 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0909 to the December average rate of 0.0828, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0941 was down 10.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1057, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 471 PEN
2011 Average 489 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 379 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.57 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0922
0.0760
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0885, compared to 0.0815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0885
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0112 PEN (High: 0.0875 / Low: 0.0763). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 PEN (High: 0.0793 / Low: 0.0779).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0909) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1006), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0097 (-9.67%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0909
2011 Avg (January) 0.1006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0941 0.0889 0.0909
February 0.0913 0.0865 0.0884
March 0.0908 0.0865 0.0876
April 0.0921 0.0880 0.0898
May 0.0896 0.0867 0.0878
June 0.0899 0.0838 0.0865
July 0.0858 0.0823 0.0838
August 0.0834 0.0779 0.0822
September 0.0793 0.0779 0.0788
October 0.0790 0.0758 0.0773
November 0.0875 0.0763 0.0841
December 0.0858 0.0783 0.0828