YEARLY HIGH
2.4581 CNY
YEARLY LOW
2.1678 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2833 CNY

2013 PEN to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 2.4581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.1678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2903 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4450 to the December average rate of 2.1841, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.4581 was up 0.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.4554, 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 12,290 CNY
2012 Average 11,962 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 10,839 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,451.32 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.4711
2.1580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to CNY 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 2.3698, compared to 2.1968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1730 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0986 CNY (High: 2.3663 / Low: 2.2677). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 CNY (High: 2.2130 / Low: 2.1981).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0986
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

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 0.0938 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0938

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.4450) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.3446), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1005 (+4.28%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.4450
2012 Avg (January) 2.3446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4581 2.4259 2.4450
February 2.4339 2.3973 2.4204
March 2.4153 2.3854 2.4013
April 2.4108 2.3398 2.3875
May 2.3663 2.2677 2.3291
June 2.2643 2.1915 2.2353
July 2.2304 2.1970 2.2128
August 2.2047 2.1735 2.1884
September 2.2302 2.1759 2.2044
October 2.2130 2.1981 2.2065
November 2.2026 2.1748 2.1844
December 2.2040 2.1678 2.1841