2023 PEN to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

159.9761 SOS

YEARLY LOW

145.7949 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

152.2758 SOS

2023 PEN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PEN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 159.9761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 145.7949.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.1811 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 148.7594 to the December average rate of 153.0368, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 159.9761 was up 0.05% compared to the 2022 peak of 159.9034, 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 799,880 SOS

2022 Average 751,010 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 728,975 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,905.73 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

159.0495

147.1961

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to SOS 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 151.4781, compared to 153.0735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5954 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.4781

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 153.0735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 5.5589 SOS (High: 157.9513 / Low: 152.3924). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1534 SOS (High: 151.5343 / Low: 149.3810).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.5589

March Spread (Stable) ±2.1534

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.3894 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3894

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 158.0617) against the same month in 2022 (average: 147.8675), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1942 (+6.89%).

2023 Avg (July) 158.0617

2022 Avg (July) 147.8675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	150.7499	145.7949	148.7594
February	149.4357	145.9587	148.1839
March	151.5343	149.3810	150.3789
April	153.4620	150.2361	151.2089
May	155.8904	153.0560	154.3521
June	157.2832	154.1627	155.9852
July	159.9761	156.1599	158.0617
August	157.9513	152.3924	154.1961
September	154.3923	150.5423	153.1070
October	150.5392	147.3043	148.7175
November	153.2353	147.7656	151.3219
December	154.7618	150.9980	153.0368