YEARLY HIGH
712.0662 COP
YEARLY LOW
670.3410 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
691.9960 COP

2013 PEN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 712.0662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 670.3410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.7252 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 693.9192 to the December average rate of 693.7592, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 712.0662 was down 0.92% compared to the 2012 peak of 718.6431, 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 3,560,331 COP
2012 Average 3,406,850 COP
Yearly Trough Low 3,351,705 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 208,625.99 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

707.2500
677.3299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to COP 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 697.7142, compared to 686.2778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.4364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 697.7142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 686.2778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 20.9581 COP (High: 691.2991 / Low: 670.3410). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6803 COP (High: 682.8558 / Low: 678.1754).

August Spread (Volatile) ±20.9581
October Spread (Stable) ±4.6803

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 10.8309 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.8309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 704.7567) against the same month in 2012 (average: 666.7406), the exchange rate shifted by +38.0161 (+5.70%).

2013 Avg (April) 704.7567
2012 Avg (April) 666.7406

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 696.9629 690.3433 693.9192
February 702.0706 687.8230 694.4038
March 707.1231 689.0030 698.7809
April 712.0662 692.8409 704.7567
May 706.6490 691.1148 700.2666
June 701.6468 688.7469 694.1582
July 696.6115 677.0130 684.4923
August 691.2991 670.3410 679.8233
September 697.8275 685.8474 691.5008
October 682.8558 678.1754 680.6699
November 691.1819 682.2661 687.4212
December 702.1134 688.2375 693.7592