YEARLY HIGH
3.0548 HKD
YEARLY LOW
2.7495 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8745 HKD

2013 PEN to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 3.0548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 2.7495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3053 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0402 to the December average rate of 2.7830, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.0548 was up 0.37% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.0436, 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 15,274 HKD
2012 Average 14,705 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 13,747 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,526.59 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.0673
2.7420
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to HKD 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 2.9643, compared to 2.7847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1797 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1175 HKD (High: 2.9825 / Low: 2.8650). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0264 HKD (High: 2.8118 / Low: 2.7854).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1175
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0264

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 0.1158 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 3.0402) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.8820), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1582 (+5.49%).

2013 Avg (January) 3.0402
2012 Avg (January) 2.8820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0548 3.0186 3.0402
February 3.0236 2.9774 3.0055
March 3.0028 2.9611 2.9904
April 3.0112 2.9405 2.9900
May 2.9825 2.8650 2.9378
June 2.8603 2.7665 2.8220
July 2.8131 2.7751 2.7927
August 2.7863 2.7495 2.7691
September 2.8234 2.7540 2.7906
October 2.8118 2.7854 2.7998
November 2.7976 2.7641 2.7727
December 2.8070 2.7654 2.7830