YEARLY HIGH
12.5359 RUB
YEARLY LOW
10.8545 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7782 RUB

2012 PEN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 12.5359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 10.8545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6814 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6422 to the December average rate of 11.9682, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.5359 was up 4.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.9514, 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 62,679 RUB
2011 Average 53,399 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 54,272 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,407.01 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.4480
10.8459
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to RUB 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 11.4486, compared to 12.1078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4486
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.1833 RUB (High: 12.3063 / Low: 11.1230). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1507 RUB (High: 12.0578 / Low: 11.9071).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1833
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1507

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5305 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 12.3014) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.1212), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1803 (+21.54%).

2012 Avg (June) 12.3014
2011 Avg (June) 10.1212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.9370 11.2062 11.6422
February 11.2662 10.8875 11.1117
March 11.1116 10.8545 10.9794
April 11.1499 10.9030 11.0892
May 12.3063 11.1230 11.5679
June 12.5359 11.9919 12.3014
July 12.4722 12.1553 12.3145
August 12.4035 12.0408 12.2077
September 12.4128 11.7511 12.0620
October 12.1700 11.8927 12.0133
November 12.1768 11.9209 12.0809
December 12.0578 11.9071 11.9682