YEARLY HIGH
4.2932 PEN
YEARLY LOW
4.0651 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1815 PEN

2012 SHP to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SHP to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 4.2932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 4.0651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2280 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1784 to the December average rate of 4.1417, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.2932 was down 9.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.7324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 21,466 PEN
2011 Average 22,094 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 20,326 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,140.06 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.2675
4.0981
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SHP to PEN 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 4.2178, compared to 4.1451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0727 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1202 PEN (High: 4.2455 / Low: 4.1252). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0568 PEN (High: 4.1462 / Low: 4.0894).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1202
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0568

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0901 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0901

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 4.2458) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.5433), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2974 (-6.55%).

2012 Avg (May) 4.2458
2011 Avg (May) 4.5433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2455 4.1252 4.1784
February 4.2697 4.1999 4.2442
March 4.2741 4.1748 4.2291
April 4.2897 4.2192 4.2534
May 4.2932 4.1850 4.2458
June 4.1843 4.1220 4.1558
July 4.1786 4.0651 4.1127
August 4.1462 4.0894 4.1122
September 4.2312 4.1402 4.1929
October 4.1982 4.1271 4.1634
November 4.1888 4.1098 4.1477
December 4.1751 4.1178 4.1417