2013 PEN to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |