YEARLY HIGH
0.7882 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.7091 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7412 BBD

2013 PEN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.7882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.7091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0791 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7843 to the December average rate of 0.7178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7882 was up 0.37% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7853, 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 3,941 BBD
2012 Average 3,791 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 3,546 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 395.35 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7913
0.7071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BBD 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 0.7641, compared to 0.7182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7641
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0305 BBD (High: 0.7686 / Low: 0.7381). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 BBD (High: 0.7254 / Low: 0.7184).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0305
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0297 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.7843) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7425), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0418 (+5.63%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.7843
2012 Avg (January) 0.7425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7882 0.7783 0.7843
February 0.7798 0.7677 0.7751
March 0.7739 0.7635 0.7708
April 0.7757 0.7577 0.7703
May 0.7686 0.7381 0.7570
June 0.7371 0.7132 0.7273
July 0.7253 0.7158 0.7201
August 0.7185 0.7091 0.7141
September 0.7283 0.7102 0.7197
October 0.7254 0.7184 0.7222
November 0.7217 0.7132 0.7153
December 0.7240 0.7133 0.7178