2012 PEN to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PEN to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PEN to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 4814.0332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 4083.2429.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 730.7903 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4176.0946 to the December average rate of 4789.3593, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4814.0332 was up 14.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 4209.5442, 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 IRR 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 4432.8070, compared to 4721.0338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 288.2268 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 230.8351 IRR (High: 4650.1372 / Low: 4419.3021). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.5942 IRR (High: 4423.9921 / Low: 4406.3979).
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 14.2751 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 4789.3593) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4008.5806), the exchange rate shifted by +780.7787 (+19.48%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4203.1212 | 4083.2429 | 4176.0946 |
| February | 4421.7126 | 4196.7196 | 4339.4963 |
| March | 4423.9921 | 4406.3979 | 4419.6648 |
| April | 4650.1372 | 4419.3021 | 4472.2098 |
| May | 4656.4383 | 4534.7201 | 4600.3746 |
| June | 4650.7949 | 4526.5042 | 4589.0017 |
| July | 4684.8344 | 4605.9929 | 4659.5525 |
| August | 4701.9854 | 4666.5876 | 4690.3236 |
| September | 4730.1795 | 4687.4038 | 4709.5638 |
| October | 4764.7301 | 4719.4082 | 4745.8393 |
| November | 4772.2417 | 4701.6067 | 4731.5642 |
| December | 4814.0332 | 4765.9390 | 4789.3593 |