YEARLY HIGH
2.7481 BOB
YEARLY LOW
2.4523 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5746 BOB

2013 PEN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 2.7481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 2.4523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2958 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7390 to the December average rate of 2.4809, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.7481 was up 0.34% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.7389, 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 13,741 BOB
2012 Average 13,164 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 12,262 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,479.18 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.7662
2.4394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BOB 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 2.6680, compared to 2.4811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1869 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6680
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1082 BOB (High: 2.6874 / Low: 2.5792). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0220 BOB (High: 2.7219 / Low: 2.6999).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1082
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0220

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 0.1174 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.7390) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.5594), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1796 (+7.02%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.7390
2012 Avg (January) 2.5594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7481 2.7168 2.7390
February 2.7219 2.6999 2.7101
March 2.7031 2.6783 2.6937
April 2.7104 2.6408 2.6903
May 2.6874 2.5792 2.6463
June 2.5738 2.4746 2.5289
July 2.5004 2.4755 2.4870
August 2.4791 2.4523 2.4666
September 2.5161 2.4581 2.4854
October 2.5073 2.4817 2.4955
November 2.4949 2.4615 2.4712
December 2.5018 2.4643 2.4809