YEARLY HIGH
4.7944 MDL
YEARLY LOW
4.3164 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5878 MDL

2012 PEN to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 4.7944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 4.3164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4780 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3763 to the December average rate of 4.7436, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.7944 was up 7.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.4558, 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 23,972 MDL
2011 Average 21,257 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 21,582 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,389.93 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.8084
4.3370
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to MDL 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 4.4348, compared to 4.7409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1909 MDL (High: 4.7761 / Low: 4.5852). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0392 MDL (High: 4.4444 / Low: 4.4052).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1909
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0354 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 4.7479) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.3338), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4141 (+9.56%).

2012 Avg (November) 4.7479
2011 Avg (November) 4.3338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4267 4.3164 4.3763
February 4.4588 4.3653 4.4068
March 4.4514 4.4014 4.4283
April 4.4444 4.4052 4.4242
May 4.4963 4.4191 4.4480
June 4.6212 4.4439 4.5255
July 4.7761 4.5852 4.6974
August 4.7883 4.7308 4.7691
September 4.7796 4.7342 4.7612
October 4.7703 4.6823 4.7258
November 4.7944 4.7111 4.7479
December 4.7879 4.6966 4.7436