YEARLY HIGH
0.7853 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.7385 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7582 BBD

2012 PEN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.7853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.7385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0468 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7425 to the December average rate of 0.7792, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7853 was up 5.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7426, 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 3,927 BBD
2011 Average 3,631 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 3,692 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 234.14 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7829
0.7388
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BBD 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 0.7477, compared to 0.7687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0209 BBD (High: 0.7594 / Low: 0.7385). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BBD (High: 0.7432 / Low: 0.7413).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0209
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.7792) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7415), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0377 (+5.09%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.7792
2011 Avg (December) 0.7415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7432 0.7413 0.7425
February 0.7484 0.7433 0.7451
March 0.7494 0.7464 0.7484
April 0.7575 0.7485 0.7526
May 0.7582 0.7386 0.7499
June 0.7594 0.7385 0.7479
July 0.7646 0.7502 0.7586
August 0.7682 0.7589 0.7643
September 0.7724 0.7649 0.7684
October 0.7751 0.7683 0.7722
November 0.7749 0.7660 0.7697
December 0.7853 0.7734 0.7792