YEARLY HIGH
1.2628 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.0746 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1708 PLN

2013 PEN to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 1.2628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.0746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1882 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2189 to the December average rate of 1.0928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2628 was down 4.48% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.3220, 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 6,314 PLN
2012 Average 6,170 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 5,373 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 940.81 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2496
1.0786
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to PLN 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 1.2146, compared to 1.1271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0722 PLN (High: 1.2116 / Low: 1.1394). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 PLN (High: 1.1205 / Low: 1.1018).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0722
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0418 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 1.2234) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.1944), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0289 (+2.42%).

2013 Avg (April) 1.2234
2012 Avg (April) 1.1944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2330 1.2028 1.2189
February 1.2288 1.1829 1.2096
March 1.2613 1.2134 1.2354
April 1.2628 1.2009 1.2234
May 1.2415 1.1951 1.2176
June 1.2120 1.1591 1.1826
July 1.2116 1.1394 1.1756
August 1.1505 1.1221 1.1338
September 1.1629 1.1251 1.1409
October 1.1217 1.0960 1.1084
November 1.1205 1.1018 1.1110
December 1.1068 1.0746 1.0928