2012 PEN to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |