2012 PEN to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PEN to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PEN to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 3783.2618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 3309.5257.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 473.7361 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3363.8428 to the December average rate of 3753.9124, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3783.2618 was up 11.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 3402.1596, 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 IDR 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 3435.3000, compared to 3673.5370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 238.2370 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 112.9303 IDR (High: 3422.4561 / Low: 3309.5257). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 38.4969 IDR (High: 3723.8030 / Low: 3685.3060).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.6992 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 3753.9124) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3361.9191), the exchange rate shifted by +391.9933 (+11.66%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3412.9957 | 3310.0069 | 3363.8428 |
| February | 3422.4561 | 3309.5257 | 3358.1437 |
| March | 3436.8326 | 3395.7288 | 3423.3690 |
| April | 3480.0553 | 3421.2279 | 3448.8962 |
| May | 3541.3431 | 3463.6311 | 3488.5990 |
| June | 3590.8617 | 3486.2319 | 3528.9490 |
| July | 3615.8813 | 3520.5473 | 3580.7151 |
| August | 3654.0140 | 3586.6917 | 3627.3934 |
| September | 3699.0432 | 3638.5624 | 3670.4954 |
| October | 3723.8030 | 3685.3060 | 3706.6506 |
| November | 3731.8270 | 3683.8366 | 3702.0549 |
| December | 3783.2618 | 3719.6817 | 3753.9124 |