2013 PEN to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

613.0355 BIF

YEARLY LOW

543.7302 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

574.3794 BIF

2013 PEN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 613.0355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 543.7302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.3053 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 594.6558 to the December average rate of 555.1336, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 613.0355 was up 1.39% compared to the 2012 peak of 604.6265, 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 3,065,177 BIF

2012 Average 2,663,062 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 2,718,651 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 346,526.29 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

613.1654

542.9692

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BIF 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 594.5331, compared to 554.2257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 40.3075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 594.5331

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 554.2257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 32.6361 BIF (High: 605.8072 / Low: 573.1712). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.8307 BIF (High: 551.5609 / Low: 543.7302).

May Spread (Volatile) ±32.6361

August Spread (Stable) ±7.8307

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 29.1461 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -29.1461

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 607.3157) against the same month in 2012 (average: 484.5286), the exchange rate shifted by +122.7870 (+25.34%).

2013 Avg (February) 607.3157

2012 Avg (February) 484.5286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	608.0809	590.0063	594.6558
February	613.0355	598.4882	607.3157
March	608.4714	579.7390	600.1886
April	610.9033	594.3466	605.1635
May	605.8072	573.1712	594.5106
June	572.1125	555.9051	565.3645
July	561.3015	549.6046	556.4780
August	551.5609	543.7302	548.8189
September	561.0403	546.8849	554.0647
October	561.2119	552.8996	557.0216
November	559.3416	551.1133	553.8371
December	560.4758	551.5188	555.1336