YEARLY HIGH
441.9107 KRW
YEARLY LOW
376.0299 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
405.7700 KRW

2013 PEN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 441.9107. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 376.0299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 65.8808 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 417.7752 to the December average rate of 379.1793, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 441.9107 was up 0.63% compared to the 2012 peak of 439.1336, 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 2,209,553 KRW
2012 Average 2,134,731 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,880,149 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 329,404.08 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

437.4409
373.8828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to KRW 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 421.7540, compared to 389.7860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 31.9680 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 421.7540
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 389.7860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 23.1700 KRW (High: 441.9107 / Low: 418.7406). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1296 KRW (High: 387.3275 / Low: 383.1980).

April Spread (Volatile) ±23.1700
October Spread (Stable) ±4.1296

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 11.1495 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.1495

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 432.1444) against the same month in 2012 (average: 427.2432), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9012 (+1.15%).

2013 Avg (April) 432.1444
2012 Avg (April) 427.2432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 425.6275 414.8303 417.7752
February 425.5250 416.7289 421.4920
March 432.2073 417.1629 425.2906
April 441.9107 418.7406 432.1444
May 427.0723 413.8806 420.9949
June 416.8141 409.1352 412.8267
July 412.3805 398.6421 405.5052
August 403.3395 395.3059 398.4936
September 395.2391 386.9238 390.2883
October 387.3275 383.1980 385.2342
November 383.1667 376.8044 380.0152
December 383.3171 376.0299 379.1793