YEARLY HIGH
7751.3280 STD
YEARLY LOW
6819.4977 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7254.4401 STD

2012 PEN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 7751.3280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 6819.4977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 931.8303 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7047.8529 to the December average rate of 7298.0565, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7751.3280 was up 11.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 6983.0187, 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 38,756,640 STD
2011 Average 32,030,267 STD
Yearly Trough Low 34,097,489 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,659,151.46 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7771.6538
6833.4813
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to STD 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 7038.7475, compared to 7470.1328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 431.3853 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7038.7475
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7470.1328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 411.3118 STD (High: 7744.3439 / Low: 7333.0322). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 100.8079 STD (High: 7751.3280 / Low: 7650.5201).

September Spread (Volatile) ±411.3118
August Spread (Stable) ±100.8079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 153.7155 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -153.7155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 7693.4728) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6273.4873), the exchange rate shifted by +1419.9854 (+22.63%).

2012 Avg (August) 7693.4728
2011 Avg (August) 6273.4873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7174.2717 6826.1094 7047.8529
February 6990.0394 6819.4977 6911.6624
March 7099.3985 6858.6941 6950.7860
April 7084.9144 6880.1850 7015.3798
May 7229.9469 6962.6780 7100.9079
June 7386.7394 7008.7918 7205.8957
July 7684.8137 7309.2785 7518.0671
August 7751.3280 7650.5201 7693.4728
September 7744.3439 7333.0322 7539.7573
October 7546.6003 7296.6629 7418.0779
November 7419.7112 7269.1452 7353.3652
December 7365.7169 7253.9084 7298.0565