YEARLY HIGH
0.2588 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2159 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2371 GBP

2013 PEN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.2588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0430 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2454 to the December average rate of 0.2192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2588 was up 5.20% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2460, 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 1,294 GBP
2012 Average 1,196 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,079 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 214.77 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2591
0.2155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to GBP 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 0.2475, compared to 0.2267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2475
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0116 GBP (High: 0.2557 / Low: 0.2441). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 GBP (High: 0.2264 / Low: 0.2223).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.2555) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2365), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0190 (+8.02%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.2555
2012 Avg (March) 0.2365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2490 0.2405 0.2454
February 0.2556 0.2449 0.2502
March 0.2588 0.2531 0.2555
April 0.2557 0.2441 0.2515
May 0.2522 0.2427 0.2475
June 0.2425 0.2314 0.2351
July 0.2416 0.2332 0.2373
August 0.2362 0.2266 0.2304
September 0.2296 0.2229 0.2268
October 0.2264 0.2223 0.2245
November 0.2264 0.2182 0.2220
December 0.2224 0.2159 0.2192