YEARLY HIGH
0.3973 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3677 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3815 CAD

2013 PEN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.3973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.3677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0297 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3890 to the December average rate of 0.3818, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3973 was up 1.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3911, 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 1,987 CAD
2012 Average 1,895 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,838 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148.25 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3969
0.3690
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to CAD 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 0.3880, compared to 0.3750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3880
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0139 CAD (High: 0.3968 / Low: 0.3829). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 CAD (High: 0.3972 / Low: 0.3924).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0139
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.3907) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3717), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0191 (+5.13%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.3907
2012 Avg (February) 0.3717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3944 0.3864 0.3890
February 0.3973 0.3848 0.3907
March 0.3972 0.3924 0.3946
April 0.3968 0.3829 0.3923
May 0.3902 0.3815 0.3861
June 0.3817 0.3708 0.3754
July 0.3793 0.3683 0.3747
August 0.3752 0.3677 0.3714
September 0.3753 0.3704 0.3728
October 0.3789 0.3702 0.3741
November 0.3792 0.3728 0.3750
December 0.3847 0.3789 0.3818