YEARLY HIGH
0.3567 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.2909 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3223 PEN

2012 LSL to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.3567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.2909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0657 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3362 to the December average rate of 0.2976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3567 was down 17.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4326, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,783 PEN
2011 Average 1,913 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 1,455 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 328.70 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3573
0.2898
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.3374, compared to 0.3072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0302 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3374
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0235 PEN (High: 0.3415 / Low: 0.3180). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 PEN (High: 0.3190 / Low: 0.3100).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0235
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.3506) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3858), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0352 (-9.13%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.3506
2011 Avg (February) 0.3858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3466 0.3296 0.3362
February 0.3567 0.3446 0.3506
March 0.3562 0.3459 0.3517
April 0.3497 0.3334 0.3397
May 0.3415 0.3180 0.3272
June 0.3258 0.3149 0.3189
July 0.3274 0.3095 0.3195
August 0.3233 0.3078 0.3165
September 0.3190 0.3100 0.3145
October 0.3120 0.2938 0.2994
November 0.3003 0.2909 0.2954
December 0.3018 0.2917 0.2976