2012 PEN to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PEN to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PEN to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 15.7779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 14.1588.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6191 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.4072 to the December average rate of 15.6056, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 15.7779 was up 10.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.3432, 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 DOP 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 14.5553, compared to 15.0393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4840 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 1.0634 DOP (High: 15.2612 / Low: 14.1977). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0818 DOP (High: 14.9703 / Low: 14.8885).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2918 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 15.6056) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.2763), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3293 (+9.31%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.4456 | 14.2810 | 14.4072 |
| February | 14.5803 | 14.4038 | 14.4796 |
| March | 14.6224 | 14.4712 | 14.5783 |
| April | 14.7559 | 14.5133 | 14.6590 |
| May | 14.7930 | 14.4348 | 14.6103 |
| June | 14.7962 | 14.3699 | 14.5975 |
| July | 14.9068 | 14.6535 | 14.8044 |
| August | 14.9703 | 14.8885 | 14.9314 |
| September | 15.0974 | 14.1588 | 14.6395 |
| October | 15.2612 | 14.1977 | 14.9823 |
| November | 15.5336 | 15.0947 | 15.2728 |
| December | 15.7779 | 15.4426 | 15.6056 |