YEARLY HIGH
92.6725 HUF
YEARLY LOW
80.3120 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
85.2983 HUF

2012 PEN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 92.6725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 80.3120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3605 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.4092 to the December average rate of 85.0157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 92.6725 was up 2.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 90.2130, 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 463,363 HUF
2011 Average 365,303 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 401,560 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,802.59 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

89.0569
81.2841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to HUF 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 85.1570, compared to 85.4396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 85.1570
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.4396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 9.8877 HUF (High: 92.6725 / Low: 82.7848). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6132 HUF (High: 85.8164 / Low: 83.2032).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.8877
November Spread (Stable) ±2.6132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 6.4773 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4773

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 88.4092) against the same month in 2011 (average: 73.8325), the exchange rate shifted by +14.5767 (+19.74%).

2012 Avg (January) 88.4092
2011 Avg (January) 73.8325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 92.6725 82.7848 88.4092
February 83.8402 80.3120 81.9319
March 84.3211 81.2927 82.7263
April 86.0369 81.9848 84.2227
May 89.8400 81.7709 85.9321
June 91.4437 85.2877 87.7199
July 90.6344 85.1947 88.3162
August 87.0250 84.3776 85.8993
September 86.8507 82.5594 84.7986
October 85.3203 82.0197 83.8428
November 85.8164 83.2032 84.7650
December 86.9848 83.7930 85.0157