YEARLY HIGH
2.0635 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.5639 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6758 SDG

2013 PEN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 2.0635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 1.5639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4996 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7297 to the December average rate of 2.0463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.0635 was up 19.20% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.7311, 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 10,318 SDG
2012 Average 6,656 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 7,819 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,498.20 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.0936
1.5261
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to SDG 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 1.6856, compared to 1.6660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.4624 SDG (High: 2.0373 / Low: 1.5749). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0143 SDG (High: 1.5977 / Low: 1.5833).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4624
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0677 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0677

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.0463) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.7192), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3270 (+19.02%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.0463
2012 Avg (December) 1.7192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7346 1.7164 1.7297
February 1.7194 1.7029 1.7113
March 1.7073 1.6898 1.7008
April 1.7112 1.6679 1.6992
May 1.6979 1.6266 1.6702
June 1.6227 1.5757 1.6025
July 1.5948 1.5781 1.5864
August 1.5793 1.5639 1.5734
September 1.6056 1.5685 1.5855
October 1.5977 1.5833 1.5918
November 2.0373 1.5749 1.6124
December 2.0635 2.0334 2.0463