YEARLY HIGH
1.4102 PEN
YEARLY LOW
1.2687 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3510 PEN

2013 BBD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 1.4102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.2687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1415 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2751 to the December average rate of 1.3931, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4102 was up 4.14% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.3541, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,051 PEN
2012 Average 6,596 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 6,344 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 707.36 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4129
1.2625
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to PEN 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 1.3096, compared to 1.3924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0829 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0537 PEN (High: 1.3548 / Low: 1.3011). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 PEN (High: 1.3920 / Low: 1.3786).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0537
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 1.4004) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.3085), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0919 (+7.02%).

2013 Avg (August) 1.4004
2012 Avg (August) 1.3085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2848 1.2687 1.2751
February 1.3026 1.2823 1.2902
March 1.3098 1.2922 1.2974
April 1.3197 1.2892 1.2983
May 1.3548 1.3011 1.3212
June 1.4021 1.3566 1.3751
July 1.3970 1.3787 1.3888
August 1.4102 1.3919 1.4004
September 1.4080 1.3730 1.3895
October 1.3920 1.3786 1.3847
November 1.4022 1.3855 1.3980
December 1.4019 1.3811 1.3931