2012 PEN to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PEN to YER Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PEN to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 84.4172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 78.9756.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4416 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.1076 to the December average rate of 83.7641, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 84.4172 was up 3.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 81.3599, 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 YER 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 80.6918, compared to 82.6395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9477 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.4996 YER (High: 81.4752 / Low: 78.9756). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7057 YER (High: 82.9781 / Low: 82.2725).
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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5388 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 83.7641) against the same month in 2011 (average: 80.0703), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6939 (+4.61%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81.4694 | 80.1612 | 81.1076 |
| February | 81.8011 | 79.3769 | 80.9223 |
| March | 80.9340 | 80.0676 | 80.6087 |
| April | 81.3223 | 80.1608 | 80.9116 |
| May | 81.4752 | 78.9756 | 80.3727 |
| June | 81.2369 | 79.2384 | 80.2280 |
| July | 82.2054 | 80.5599 | 81.5621 |
| August | 82.6387 | 81.5945 | 82.1751 |
| September | 82.9781 | 82.2725 | 82.5960 |
| October | 83.3496 | 82.4987 | 82.9946 |
| November | 83.3267 | 82.3627 | 82.7453 |
| December | 84.4172 | 83.1393 | 83.7641 |