YEARLY HIGH
0.3698 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.3174 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3435 CHF

2013 PEN to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.3698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.3174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0523 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3623 to the December average rate of 0.3208, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3698 was down 1.86% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3768, 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 1,849 CHF
2012 Average 1,778 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,587 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 261.70 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3689
0.3164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to CHF 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 0.3577, compared to 0.3294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0283 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0189 CHF (High: 0.3524 / Low: 0.3335). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 CHF (High: 0.3675 / Low: 0.3626).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0189
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0217 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.3619) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3518), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0101 (+2.87%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.3619
2012 Avg (May) 0.3518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3664 0.3547 0.3623
February 0.3610 0.3516 0.3568
March 0.3675 0.3626 0.3645
April 0.3665 0.3539 0.3606
May 0.3698 0.3513 0.3619
June 0.3524 0.3335 0.3401
July 0.3486 0.3326 0.3402
August 0.3341 0.3269 0.3305
September 0.3352 0.3264 0.3322
October 0.3301 0.3229 0.3261
November 0.3288 0.3233 0.3264
December 0.3242 0.3174 0.3208