2012 STD to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 STD to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the STD to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.2537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.2176.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0361 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2423 to the December average rate of 0.2305, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2537 was down 2.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2600, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 STD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
STD to PYG 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 0.2348, compared to 0.2277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0212 PYG (High: 0.2537 / Low: 0.2326). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 PYG (High: 0.2211 / Low: 0.2181).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.2406) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2552), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0147 (-5.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.2529 | 0.2356 | 0.2423 |
| February | 0.2537 | 0.2326 | 0.2406 |
| March | 0.2344 | 0.2246 | 0.2299 |
| April | 0.2344 | 0.2276 | 0.2307 |
| May | 0.2364 | 0.2248 | 0.2305 |
| June | 0.2404 | 0.2300 | 0.2349 |
| July | 0.2323 | 0.2176 | 0.2248 |
| August | 0.2211 | 0.2181 | 0.2196 |
| September | 0.2329 | 0.2190 | 0.2261 |
| October | 0.2357 | 0.2260 | 0.2319 |
| November | 0.2369 | 0.2313 | 0.2335 |
| December | 0.2363 | 0.2278 | 0.2305 |