YEARLY HIGH
630.9200 SOS
YEARLY LOW
592.0413 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
614.6927 SOS

2012 PEN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 630.9200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 592.0413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.8787 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 604.7395 to the December average rate of 628.4006, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 630.9200 was up 4.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 606.2286, 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 3,154,600 SOS
2011 Average 2,930,802 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,960,206 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194,393.41 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

630.7667
602.3734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to SOS 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 606.9054, compared to 622.4801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.5747 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 606.9054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 622.4801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 25.0211 SOS (High: 617.0624 / Low: 592.0413). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1451 SOS (High: 607.6228 / Low: 603.4776).

June Spread (Volatile) ±25.0211
January Spread (Stable) ±4.1451

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 4.4831 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4831

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 628.4006) against the same month in 2011 (average: 601.4188), the exchange rate shifted by +26.9818 (+4.49%).

2012 Avg (December) 628.4006
2011 Avg (December) 601.4188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 607.6228 603.4776 604.7395
February 608.1945 600.9243 605.4386
March 609.8458 604.9827 608.3023
April 615.8053 604.9040 611.0127
May 616.7549 596.2283 606.7600
June 617.0624 592.0413 605.1790
July 620.5470 607.3288 615.3187
August 623.4264 617.4763 620.7077
September 625.6989 620.8955 623.5461
October 629.8241 621.3636 625.6953
November 625.4335 618.8145 621.2121
December 630.9200 625.1932 628.4006