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