YEARLY HIGH
21.5469 BTN
YEARLY LOW
18.1051 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.9743 BTN

2012 PEN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 21.5469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 18.1051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4418 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.0102 to the December average rate of 21.2959, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 21.5469 was up 8.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 19.8921, 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 107,735 BTN
2011 Average 84,730 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 90,526 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,209.02 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

21.5904
18.0567
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BTN 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 19.4948, compared to 20.4538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9589 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.4948
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.4538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.7291 BTN (High: 21.1753 / Low: 19.4462). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2830 BTN (High: 19.7995 / Low: 19.5164).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.7291
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2830

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6590 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6590

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 20.9319) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16.2245), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7075 (+29.01%).

2012 Avg (June) 20.9319
2011 Avg (June) 16.2245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.7348 18.3143 19.0102
February 18.7522 18.1051 18.3512
March 19.2083 18.5011 18.8408
April 19.9596 18.9615 19.4507
May 20.9253 19.9558 20.3841
June 21.5469 20.4517 20.9319
July 21.1753 19.4462 20.2771
August 19.7995 19.5164 19.6546
September 20.9007 19.2306 19.9428
October 20.8224 19.1260 20.4563
November 21.5320 20.6660 21.0961
December 21.5219 20.9763 21.2959