YEARLY HIGH
28.7140 LRD
YEARLY LOW
26.5673 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.9363 LRD

2012 PEN to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 28.7140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 26.5673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1468 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.9863 to the December average rate of 28.4774, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 28.7140 was up 6.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 26.9764, 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 143,570 LRD
2011 Average 130,820 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 132,836 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,733.79 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

28.6265
26.8372
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to LRD 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 27.5368, compared to 28.3357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7989 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.5368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.3357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 1.0425 LRD (High: 28.4451 / Low: 27.4026). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4111 LRD (High: 28.7140 / Low: 28.3029).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.0425
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1165 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 28.4774) against the same month in 2011 (average: 26.7226), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7548 (+6.57%).

2012 Avg (December) 28.4774
2011 Avg (December) 26.7226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.3773 26.5673 26.9863
February 27.4904 26.9219 27.2839
March 27.7137 27.2596 27.4955
April 28.0951 27.4476 27.7468
May 28.1458 27.3825 27.8318
June 28.4451 27.4026 27.8766
July 28.5437 27.9083 28.2965
August 28.6124 28.0915 28.2949
September 28.6605 28.1910 28.3546
October 28.6701 27.7331 28.2381
November 28.6830 27.9244 28.3527
December 28.7140 28.3029 28.4774