2012 PEN to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7389 BOB

YEARLY LOW

2.5434 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6326 BOB

2012 PEN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.7389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 2.5434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1955 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5594 to the December average rate of 2.7221, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.7389 was up 5.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5896, 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 13,694 BOB

2011 Average 12,648 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 12,717 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 977.43 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.7383

2.5431

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BOB 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 2.5812, compared to 2.6839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5812

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0903 BOB (High: 2.6337 / Low: 2.5434). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0164 BOB (High: 2.5681 / Low: 2.5516).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0903

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0164

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.7221) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5560), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1661 (+6.50%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.7221

2011 Avg (December) 2.5560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5681	2.5516	2.5594
February	2.5839	2.5609	2.5690
March	2.5883	2.5696	2.5827
April	2.6075	2.5765	2.5936
May	2.6169	2.5506	2.5897
June	2.6337	2.5434	2.5929
July	2.6666	2.6122	2.6456
August	2.6760	2.6556	2.6679
September	2.6885	2.6697	2.6806
October	2.7085	2.6834	2.6976
November	2.7074	2.6779	2.6896
December	2.7389	2.7072	2.7221