2012 PEN to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2551 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.2392 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2476 XDR

2012 PEN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.2551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.2392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0159 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2419 to the December average rate of 0.2533, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2551 was up 5.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2421, 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 1,275 XDR

2011 Average 1,150 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 1,196 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.38 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2545

0.2393

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to XDR 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 0.2435, compared to 0.2517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2435

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0079 XDR (High: 0.2547 / Low: 0.2468). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 XDR (High: 0.2458 / Low: 0.2440).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.2533) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2398), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0135 (+5.62%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.2533

2011 Avg (December) 0.2398

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2432	0.2395	0.2419
February	0.2417	0.2392	0.2405
March	0.2444	0.2414	0.2428
April	0.2447	0.2415	0.2438
May	0.2458	0.2440	0.2449
June	0.2489	0.2447	0.2468
July	0.2547	0.2468	0.2517
August	0.2547	0.2515	0.2527
September	0.2525	0.2483	0.2500
October	0.2519	0.2496	0.2507
November	0.2537	0.2506	0.2516
December	0.2551	0.2519	0.2533