YEARLY HIGH
0.0587 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0537 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0565 PEN

2012 KGS to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.0587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0577 to the December average rate of 0.0542, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0587 was down 5.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0621, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 293 PEN
2011 Average 299 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 269 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.62 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0585
0.0538
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0571, compared to 0.0559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0035 PEN (High: 0.0586 / Low: 0.0550). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 PEN (High: 0.0575 / Low: 0.0570).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0581) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0614), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-5.25%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0581
2011 Avg (August) 0.0614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0582 0.0574 0.0577
February 0.0577 0.0572 0.0574
March 0.0575 0.0570 0.0573
April 0.0573 0.0564 0.0568
May 0.0577 0.0562 0.0567
June 0.0577 0.0560 0.0567
July 0.0583 0.0557 0.0565
August 0.0587 0.0579 0.0581
September 0.0586 0.0550 0.0568
October 0.0552 0.0548 0.0550
November 0.0552 0.0546 0.0550
December 0.0546 0.0537 0.0542