2012 PEN to DZD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PEN to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PEN to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 31.5344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 27.6217.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9128 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.1988 to the December average rate of 30.6084, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 31.5344 was up 12.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 28.1284, 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 DZD 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 28.1858, compared to 30.7592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5734 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.6864 DZD (High: 31.3085 / Low: 29.6221). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2846 DZD (High: 28.0254 / Low: 27.7407).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5168 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 31.1378) against the same month in 2011 (average: 26.4961), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6417 (+17.52%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.4349 | 27.9065 | 28.1988 |
| February | 28.0172 | 27.6217 | 27.8426 |
| March | 28.0254 | 27.7407 | 27.8555 |
| April | 28.2064 | 27.6794 | 27.9754 |
| May | 28.4233 | 27.8766 | 28.1255 |
| June | 29.7315 | 28.5517 | 29.1173 |
| July | 31.3085 | 29.6221 | 30.7925 |
| August | 31.5344 | 30.6154 | 31.1378 |
| September | 30.8399 | 30.3411 | 30.6210 |
| October | 30.8835 | 30.4667 | 30.6965 |
| November | 31.0291 | 30.4774 | 30.6993 |
| December | 30.8667 | 30.4222 | 30.6084 |