YEARLY HIGH
0.4078 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.3639 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3891 PEN

2013 BOB to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 0.4078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.3639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0439 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3651 to the December average rate of 0.4031, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4078 was up 3.71% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3932, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,039 PEN
2012 Average 1,900 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 1,819 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 219.49 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4095
0.3611
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.3751, compared to 0.4031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3751
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0156 PEN (High: 0.3877 / Low: 0.3721). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 PEN (High: 0.3704 / Low: 0.3674).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0156
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.4054) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3748), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0306 (+8.16%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.4054
2012 Avg (August) 0.3748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3681 0.3639 0.3651
February 0.3704 0.3674 0.3690
March 0.3734 0.3700 0.3712
April 0.3787 0.3689 0.3717
May 0.3877 0.3721 0.3779
June 0.4041 0.3885 0.3955
July 0.4040 0.3999 0.4021
August 0.4078 0.4034 0.4054
September 0.4068 0.3974 0.4024
October 0.4029 0.3988 0.4007
November 0.4063 0.4008 0.4047
December 0.4058 0.3997 0.4031