YEARLY HIGH
1.0609 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.9961 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0242 XCD

2012 PEN to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.0609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.9961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0648 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0025 to the December average rate of 1.0526, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0609 was up 5.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0026, 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 5,305 XCD
2011 Average 4,890 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 4,981 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 323.89 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0577
0.9975
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to XCD 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 1.0094, compared to 1.0391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0347 XCD (High: 1.0500 / Low: 1.0154). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 XCD (High: 1.0039 / Low: 1.0006).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0347
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.0526) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0009), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0517 (+5.17%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.0526
2011 Avg (December) 1.0009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0039 1.0006 1.0025
February 1.0104 1.0034 1.0058
March 1.0117 1.0077 1.0103
April 1.0225 1.0104 1.0159
May 1.0235 0.9972 1.0124
June 1.0217 0.9961 1.0092
July 1.0500 1.0154 1.0283
August 1.0378 1.0252 1.0324
September 1.0434 1.0333 1.0380
October 1.0471 1.0379 1.0433
November 1.0469 1.0348 1.0398
December 1.0609 1.0448 1.0526