2012 PEN to HTG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PEN to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PEN to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 16.5597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 14.9550.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6047 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0215 to the December average rate of 16.4199, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 16.5597 was up 9.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 15.0889, 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 HTG 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 15.4308, compared to 16.1834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7527 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.5279 HTG (High: 15.9067 / Low: 15.3788). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1239 HTG (High: 16.1170 / Low: 15.9931).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 0.0570 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 16.4199) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.9975), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4224 (+9.48%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.0846 | 14.9550 | 15.0215 |
| February | 15.3049 | 15.0089 | 15.0893 |
| March | 15.4531 | 15.2986 | 15.3992 |
| April | 15.9067 | 15.3788 | 15.5735 |
| May | 15.9245 | 15.5469 | 15.7532 |
| June | 15.9757 | 15.5055 | 15.7479 |
| July | 16.0588 | 15.8678 | 15.9644 |
| August | 16.1170 | 15.9931 | 16.0643 |
| September | 16.2402 | 16.0669 | 16.1598 |
| October | 16.3357 | 16.2112 | 16.2746 |
| November | 16.3251 | 16.1486 | 16.2176 |
| December | 16.5597 | 16.3233 | 16.4199 |