YEARLY HIGH
1.0418 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.9240 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9826 PEN

2012 LTL to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1.0418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.9240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1179 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0066 to the December average rate of 0.9752, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0418 was down 14.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2201, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,209 PEN
2011 Average 5,554 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 4,620 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 589.29 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0369
0.9298
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 1.0049, compared to 0.9603 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9603

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0487 PEN (High: 0.9726 / Low: 0.9240). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 PEN (High: 0.9815 / Low: 0.9654).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0487
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0315 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.0280) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0958), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0678 (-6.19%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.0280
2011 Avg (February) 1.0958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0272 0.9882 1.0066
February 1.0418 1.0127 1.0280
March 1.0323 1.0095 1.0221
April 1.0315 1.0053 1.0130
May 1.0122 0.9718 0.9894
June 0.9806 0.9593 0.9702
July 0.9726 0.9240 0.9387
August 0.9518 0.9292 0.9394
September 0.9869 0.9489 0.9698
October 0.9815 0.9654 0.9733
November 0.9746 0.9575 0.9654
December 0.9860 0.9637 0.9752