YEARLY HIGH
0.3911 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3689 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3789 CAD

2012 PEN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.3911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.3689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0222 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3764 to the December average rate of 0.3859, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3911 was up 1.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3873, 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 1,956 CAD
2011 Average 1,796 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,844 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.21 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3873
0.3702
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to CAD 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 0.3761, compared to 0.3818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3761
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0105 CAD (High: 0.3867 / Low: 0.3762). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 CAD (High: 0.3743 / Low: 0.3699).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.3859) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3793), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+1.74%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.3859
2011 Avg (December) 0.3793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3809 0.3716 0.3764
February 0.3743 0.3699 0.3717
March 0.3746 0.3689 0.3718
April 0.3764 0.3710 0.3736
May 0.3827 0.3728 0.3787
June 0.3888 0.3811 0.3844
July 0.3881 0.3817 0.3845
August 0.3827 0.3776 0.3794
September 0.3801 0.3732 0.3761
October 0.3867 0.3762 0.3811
November 0.3861 0.3812 0.3837
December 0.3911 0.3831 0.3859