YEARLY HIGH
353.3905 KPW
YEARLY LOW
332.3180 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
341.2017 KPW

2012 PEN to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 353.3905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 332.3180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.0724 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 334.1177 to the December average rate of 350.6370, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 353.3905 was up 5.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 334.1727, 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 1,766,952 KPW
2011 Average 343,002 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,661,590 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105,362.14 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

352.2889
332.4658
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to KPW 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 336.4759, compared to 345.9275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.4516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 336.4759
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 345.9275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 9.3974 KPW (High: 341.7155 / Low: 332.3180). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8209 KPW (High: 334.4203 / Low: 333.5995).

June Spread (Volatile) ±9.3974
January Spread (Stable) ±0.8209

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1973 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1973

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 350.6370) against the same month in 2011 (average: 251.6148), the exchange rate shifted by +99.0222 (+39.35%).

2012 Avg (December) 350.6370
2011 Avg (December) 251.6148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 334.4203 333.5995 334.1177
February 336.7637 334.4790 335.2938
March 337.2460 335.8625 336.7850
April 340.8781 336.8267 338.6546
May 341.1785 332.3776 337.4574
June 341.7155 332.3180 336.5469
July 344.0925 337.5822 341.3788
August 345.7034 341.5057 343.9193
September 347.5686 344.2274 345.7685
October 348.8025 345.7350 347.5123
November 348.7139 344.7082 346.3489
December 353.3905 348.0288 350.6370