YEARLY HIGH
718.6431 COP
YEARLY LOW
657.5053 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
681.2892 COP

2012 PEN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 718.6431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 657.5053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.1377 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 686.1384 to the December average rate of 698.3375, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 718.6431 was down 0.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 720.7713, 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 3,593,215 COP
2011 Average 3,355,112 COP
Yearly Trough Low 3,287,527 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 305,688.69 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

704.6285
656.4340
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to COP 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 670.0075, compared to 692.5710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.5635 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 670.0075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 692.5710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 47.3389 COP (High: 718.6431 / Low: 671.3041). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.6924 COP (High: 664.1977 / Low: 657.5053).

January Spread (Volatile) ±47.3389
March Spread (Stable) ±6.6924

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 22.1036 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.1036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 686.1384) against the same month in 2011 (average: 671.0746), the exchange rate shifted by +15.0638 (+2.24%).

2012 Avg (January) 686.1384
2011 Avg (January) 671.0746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 718.6431 671.3041 686.1384
February 669.0491 660.2841 664.0348
March 664.1977 657.5053 660.4502
April 672.2878 660.3965 666.7406
May 683.7012 664.2331 672.8204
June 678.3563 660.2657 669.8604
July 682.9457 669.0063 676.7952
August 700.2119 679.3629 689.8248
September 700.1173 689.2029 692.8998
October 706.5146 692.1441 696.9563
November 705.9204 695.3724 700.6123
December 704.2985 692.4332 698.3375