YEARLY HIGH
0.3833 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.3443 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3662 AUD

2012 PEN to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.3833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.3443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0390 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3570 to the December average rate of 0.3726, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3833 was up 0.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3808, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,917 AUD
2011 Average 1,759 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 1,721 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 195.15 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3788
0.3448
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to AUD 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 0.3623, compared to 0.3700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3623
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0175 AUD (High: 0.3833 / Low: 0.3658). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 AUD (High: 0.3731 / Low: 0.3673).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0175
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.3759) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3370), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0390 (+11.56%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.3759
2011 Avg (May) 0.3370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3639 0.3485 0.3570
February 0.3508 0.3443 0.3476
March 0.3612 0.3474 0.3550
April 0.3661 0.3593 0.3633
May 0.3833 0.3658 0.3759
June 0.3818 0.3671 0.3749
July 0.3747 0.3625 0.3681
August 0.3710 0.3609 0.3648
September 0.3769 0.3646 0.3693
October 0.3791 0.3703 0.3753
November 0.3731 0.3673 0.3701
December 0.3783 0.3689 0.3726