YEARLY HIGH
0.8654 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.7429 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7980 BRL

2013 PEN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 0.8654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.7429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1225 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7971 to the December average rate of 0.8423, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8654 was up 4.48% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8282, 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 4,327 BRL
2012 Average 3,707 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 3,715 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 612.28 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8501
0.7572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BRL 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 0.7763, compared to 0.8197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0536 BRL (High: 0.8654 / Low: 0.8118). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 BRL (High: 0.7716 / Low: 0.7580).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0536
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0321 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.8357) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7745), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0611 (+7.89%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.8357
2012 Avg (August) 0.7745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8032 0.7743 0.7971
February 0.7716 0.7580 0.7650
March 0.7808 0.7429 0.7654
April 0.7828 0.7581 0.7700
May 0.7855 0.7585 0.7698
June 0.8129 0.7779 0.7903
July 0.8216 0.7995 0.8102
August 0.8654 0.8118 0.8357
September 0.8492 0.7985 0.8172
October 0.8012 0.7847 0.7909
November 0.8343 0.8088 0.8216
December 0.8614 0.8271 0.8423