YEARLY HIGH
7.2010 ETB
YEARLY LOW
6.6846 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9311 ETB

2013 PEN to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 7.2010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 6.6846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5164 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1737 to the December average rate of 6.8558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 7.2010 was up 0.52% compared to the 2012 peak of 7.1641, 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 36,005 ETB
2012 Average 33,692 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 33,423 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,581.91 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

7.2191
6.6740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to ETB 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 7.0677, compared to 6.7946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2730 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0677
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.2770 ETB (High: 7.1640 / Low: 6.8870). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0580 ETB (High: 7.1602 / Low: 7.1022).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2770
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0580

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 0.2522 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2522

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 7.1737) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.4250), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7487 (+11.65%).

2013 Avg (January) 7.1737
2012 Avg (January) 6.4250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2010 7.1276 7.1737
February 7.1602 7.1022 7.1297
March 7.1465 7.0291 7.1115
April 7.1869 7.0161 7.1386
May 7.1640 6.8870 7.0523
June 6.8720 6.7110 6.8001
July 6.7922 6.7245 6.7542
August 6.7435 6.6846 6.7194
September 6.8838 6.7000 6.7931
October 6.8793 6.7804 6.8410
November 6.8559 6.7850 6.8043
December 6.9118 6.8006 6.8558