YEARLY HIGH
590.2086 LBP
YEARLY LOW
555.8942 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
570.6538 LBP

2012 PEN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 590.2086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 555.8942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.3143 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 559.2430 to the December average rate of 586.6579, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 590.2086 was up 5.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 559.3680, 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 2,951,043 LBP
2011 Average 2,734,996 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,779,471 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 171,571.69 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

589.3994
556.5015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to LBP 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 562.9879, compared to 578.3198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.3318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 562.9879
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 578.3198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 15.7198 LBP (High: 571.6141 / Low: 555.8942). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3740 LBP (High: 559.7825 / Low: 558.4084).

June Spread (Volatile) ±15.7198
January Spread (Stable) ±1.3740

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 2.1267 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 586.6579) against the same month in 2011 (average: 558.5070), the exchange rate shifted by +28.1509 (+5.04%).

2012 Avg (December) 586.6579
2011 Avg (December) 558.5070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 559.7825 558.4084 559.2430
February 563.6266 559.6948 560.9490
March 564.1764 561.9166 563.5204
April 570.3457 563.8105 566.6819
May 570.9054 555.9015 564.5553
June 571.6141 555.8942 562.9779
July 574.0528 565.2538 570.7417
August 576.8269 572.7706 575.0348
September 579.8198 575.6867 577.9287
October 582.1917 577.5842 580.4740
November 582.9171 576.4643 579.0815
December 590.2086 581.6299 586.6579