YEARLY HIGH
2.4984 BOB
YEARLY LOW
2.3111 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4356 BOB

2014 PEN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PEN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 2.4984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2.3111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1873 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4603 to the December average rate of 2.3327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.4984 was down 9.09% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.7481, 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 12,492 BOB
2013 Average 12,869 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 11,556 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 936.45 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.4953
2.3179
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 2.4674, compared to 2.4037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0522 BOB (High: 2.3633 / Low: 2.3111). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 BOB (High: 2.4678 / Low: 2.4565).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0522
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0428 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 2.4766) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.6463), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1697 (-6.41%).

2014 Avg (May) 2.4766
2013 Avg (May) 2.6463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4705 2.4473 2.4603
February 2.4671 2.4448 2.4552
March 2.4678 2.4565 2.4632
April 2.4965 2.4581 2.4759
May 2.4984 2.4585 2.4766
June 2.4975 2.4632 2.4732
July 2.4900 2.4702 2.4805
August 2.4737 2.4296 2.4556
September 2.4281 2.3876 2.4128
October 2.3898 2.3669 2.3786
November 2.3733 2.3531 2.3621
December 2.3633 2.3111 2.3327