YEARLY HIGH
5.1505 SCR
YEARLY LOW
4.2403 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4804 SCR

2013 PEN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.1505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 4.2403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9102 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1039 to the December average rate of 4.3287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.1505 was down 9.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.7195, 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 25,752 SCR
2012 Average 26,011 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 21,201 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,550.87 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.1859
4.2025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to SCR 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 4.6404, compared to 4.3205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.3126 SCR (High: 4.7843 / Low: 4.4717). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0582 SCR (High: 4.3091 / Low: 4.2508).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3126
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0582

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3259 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 5.1039) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.1538), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0499 (-0.97%).

2013 Avg (January) 5.1039
2012 Avg (January) 5.1538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1505 4.9707 5.1039
February 4.9580 4.7470 4.8910
March 4.7843 4.4717 4.5650
April 4.5463 4.4457 4.5122
May 4.5553 4.3552 4.4593
June 4.3513 4.2403 4.3111
July 4.3745 4.2514 4.3127
August 4.3091 4.2508 4.2845
September 4.3852 4.2577 4.3307
October 4.4019 4.3289 4.3539
November 4.3636 4.2792 4.3122
December 4.3710 4.2905 4.3287