2012 PEN to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PEN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PEN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 718.6431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 657.5053.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.1377 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 686.1384 to the December average rate of 698.3375, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 718.6431 was down 0.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 720.7713, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
PEN to COP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 670.0075, compared to 692.5710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.5635 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 47.3389 COP (High: 718.6431 / Low: 671.3041). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.6924 COP (High: 664.1977 / Low: 657.5053).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 22.1036 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 686.1384) against the same month in 2011 (average: 671.0746), the exchange rate shifted by +15.0638 (+2.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 718.6431 | 671.3041 | 686.1384 |
| February | 669.0491 | 660.2841 | 664.0348 |
| March | 664.1977 | 657.5053 | 660.4502 |
| April | 672.2878 | 660.3965 | 666.7406 |
| May | 683.7012 | 664.2331 | 672.8204 |
| June | 678.3563 | 660.2657 | 669.8604 |
| July | 682.9457 | 669.0063 | 676.7952 |
| August | 700.2119 | 679.3629 | 689.8248 |
| September | 700.1173 | 689.2029 | 692.8998 |
| October | 706.5146 | 692.1441 | 696.9563 |
| November | 705.9204 | 695.3724 | 700.6123 |
| December | 704.2985 | 692.4332 | 698.3375 |