YEARLY HIGH
18.6125 KGS
YEARLY LOW
17.0499 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.7034 KGS

2012 PEN to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 18.6125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 17.0499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5626 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.3282 to the December average rate of 18.4660, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 18.6125 was up 7.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 17.3581, 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 93,063 KGS
2011 Average 83,700 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 85,249 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,813.22 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

18.5928
17.0709
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to KGS 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 17.5171, compared to 17.8897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3726 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.8897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 1.1009 KGS (High: 18.1702 / Low: 17.0693). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1366 KGS (High: 17.5425 / Low: 17.4059).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.1009
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1366

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4970 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4970

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 18.4660) against the same month in 2011 (average: 17.2766), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1893 (+6.88%).

2012 Avg (December) 18.4660
2011 Avg (December) 17.2766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.4302 17.1860 17.3282
February 17.4912 17.3454 17.4270
March 17.5425 17.4059 17.4612
April 17.7427 17.4461 17.6051
May 17.7829 17.3335 17.6446
June 17.8713 17.3393 17.6367
July 17.9620 17.1411 17.6948
August 17.2698 17.0499 17.1978
September 18.1702 17.0693 17.6103
October 18.2598 18.1070 18.1805
November 18.3307 18.1118 18.1889
December 18.6125 18.3084 18.4660