YEARLY HIGH
362.4408 CDF
YEARLY LOW
335.7344 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
348.7729 CDF

2012 PEN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 362.4408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 335.7344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.7063 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 338.4319 to the December average rate of 360.5786, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 362.4408 was up 6.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 339.0758, 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 1,812,204 CDF
2011 Average 1,654,606 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,678,672 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 133,531.59 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

362.7933
336.2172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to CDF 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 342.1807, compared to 355.3650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.1844 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 342.1807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 355.3650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 13.8328 CDF (High: 351.4799 / Low: 337.6471). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3626 CDF (High: 358.6367 / Low: 355.2741).

June Spread (Volatile) ±13.8328
October Spread (Stable) ±3.3626

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 1.2809 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2809

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 360.5786) against the same month in 2011 (average: 335.3552), the exchange rate shifted by +25.2234 (+7.52%).

2012 Avg (December) 360.5786
2011 Avg (December) 335.3552

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 344.1590 335.7344 338.4319
February 345.6768 337.3033 341.0688
March 346.4232 340.2044 342.8685
April 348.2402 342.3391 344.6223
May 347.0682 338.2723 343.3414
June 351.4799 337.6471 342.7511
July 354.1746 344.0146 349.7020
August 355.7356 349.9038 353.1989
September 356.4899 352.7913 355.0536
October 358.6367 355.2741 357.1383
November 361.2813 353.9442 356.5188
December 362.4408 358.2566 360.5786