2012 PEN to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4554 CNY

YEARLY LOW

2.3345 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3922 CNY

2012 PEN to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.4554. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.3345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1209 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3446 to the December average rate of 2.4318, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.4554 was up 2.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.3840, 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 12,277 CNY

2011 Average 11,731 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 11,673 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 604.49 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.4405

2.3359

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to CNY 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 2.3625, compared to 2.4220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0596 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3625

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0654 CNY (High: 2.4165 / Low: 2.3510). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0152 CNY (High: 2.3579 / Low: 2.3426).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0654

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.4318) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.3510), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0808 (+3.43%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.4318

2011 Avg (December) 2.3510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3512	2.3345	2.3446
February	2.3579	2.3426	2.3472
March	2.3718	2.3531	2.3618
April	2.3853	2.3561	2.3717
May	2.3884	2.3465	2.3701
June	2.4165	2.3510	2.3795
July	2.4390	2.3814	2.4170
August	2.4423	2.4162	2.4303
September	2.4424	2.4137	2.4286
October	2.4395	2.3975	2.4227
November	2.4156	2.3859	2.4018
December	2.4554	2.4100	2.4318