2012 PEN to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0436 HKD

YEARLY LOW

2.8655 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9408 HKD

2012 PEN to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 3.0436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 2.8655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1781 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8820 to the December average rate of 3.0195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.0436 was up 5.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.8876, 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 15,218 HKD

2011 Average 14,131 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 14,328 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 890.38 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.0332

2.8683

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to HKD 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 2.9015, compared to 2.9800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9015

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0806 HKD (High: 2.9461 / Low: 2.8655). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 HKD (High: 2.8847 / Low: 2.8791).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0806

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 3.0195) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.8831), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1364 (+4.73%).

2012 Avg (December) 3.0195

2011 Avg (December) 2.8831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8847	2.8791	2.8820
February	2.9025	2.8821	2.8891
March	2.9097	2.8970	2.9047
April	2.9387	2.9060	2.9207
May	2.9411	2.8671	2.9111
June	2.9461	2.8655	2.9015
July	2.9657	2.9096	2.9417
August	2.9795	2.9426	2.9639
September	2.9944	2.9663	2.9791
October	3.0040	2.9771	2.9931
November	3.0029	2.9685	2.9827
December	3.0436	2.9968	3.0195