2012 PEN to MGA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PEN to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PEN to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 887.0999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 775.7225.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 111.3774 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 824.4542 to the December average rate of 879.9655, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 887.0999 was up 7.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 828.0670, 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 MGA 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 801.5034, compared to 859.4325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 57.9291 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 51.3792 MGA (High: 870.9069 / Low: 819.5276). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.7228 MGA (High: 864.4430 / Low: 854.7202).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 15.3969 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 879.9655) against the same month in 2011 (average: 793.4629), the exchange rate shifted by +86.5026 (+10.90%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 837.1097 | 809.6942 | 824.4542 |
| February | 816.0371 | 798.7680 | 809.0574 |
| March | 810.7168 | 787.9460 | 801.8840 |
| April | 797.2793 | 783.6642 | 791.2383 |
| May | 794.1673 | 775.7225 | 782.0193 |
| June | 819.4494 | 781.1917 | 800.3673 |
| July | 870.9069 | 819.5276 | 854.4110 |
| August | 864.4430 | 854.7202 | 859.7603 |
| September | 860.8585 | 842.5857 | 852.0958 |
| October | 855.9838 | 840.3901 | 848.3837 |
| November | 873.7287 | 850.9851 | 861.9789 |
| December | 887.0999 | 869.3327 | 879.9655 |