YEARLY HIGH
362.8467 CDF
YEARLY LOW
326.2914 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
341.8450 CDF

2013 PEN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 362.8467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 326.2914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.5553 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 361.3080 to the December average rate of 331.3581, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 362.8467 was up 0.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 362.4408, 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 1,814,234 CDF
2012 Average 1,744,022 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,631,457 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182,776.63 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

364.5656
325.4750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to CDF 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 352.1242, compared to 331.5658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.5584 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 352.1242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 331.5658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 15.2775 CDF (High: 354.4432 / Low: 339.1657). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3216 CDF (High: 335.9112 / Low: 332.5895).

May Spread (Volatile) ±15.2775
October Spread (Stable) ±3.3216

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 13.3626 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.3626

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 361.3080) against the same month in 2012 (average: 338.4319), the exchange rate shifted by +22.8761 (+6.76%).

2013 Avg (January) 361.3080
2012 Avg (January) 338.4319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 362.8467 357.6364 361.3080
February 358.3205 351.5726 356.4140
March 359.4358 352.7119 356.7383
April 356.7507 349.6701 354.5878
May 354.4432 339.1657 348.5297
June 339.5049 329.7836 335.1671
July 334.0185 329.6391 331.7894
August 330.3734 326.2914 328.7325
September 337.4178 328.6443 332.9759
October 335.9112 332.5895 334.0343
November 333.5451 328.2860 330.5044
December 333.9559 328.6328 331.3581