YEARLY HIGH
1.7311 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.9878 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3297 SDG

2012 PEN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.7311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 0.9878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7434 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9934 to the December average rate of 1.7192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 73.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7311 was up 70.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0149, 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 8,656 SDG
2011 Average 4,837 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 4,939 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,716.78 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7918
0.9208
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to SDG 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 1.0003, compared to 1.6590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6588 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0003
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.6842 SDG (High: 1.6882 / Low: 1.0040). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 SDG (High: 0.9950 / Low: 0.9909).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.6842
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.7192) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9918), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7275 (+73.35%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.7192
2011 Avg (December) 0.9918

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9950 0.9909 0.9934
February 1.0007 0.9942 0.9968
March 1.0045 0.9987 1.0017
April 1.0133 1.0022 1.0066
May 1.0131 0.9888 1.0030
June 1.0132 0.9878 1.0002
July 1.6882 1.0040 1.4438
August 1.6985 1.6832 1.6922
September 1.7017 1.6882 1.6969
October 1.7094 1.6975 1.7041
November 1.7095 1.6900 1.6980
December 1.7311 1.7094 1.7192