2013 PEN to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3941 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.3546 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3706 USD

2013 PEN to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.3941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.3546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0395 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3921 to the December average rate of 0.3589, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3941 was up 0.37% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3927, 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 1,970 USD

2012 Average 1,896 USD

Yearly Trough Low 1,773 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 197.68 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3957

0.3535

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to USD 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 0.3821, compared to 0.3591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3821

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0152 USD (High: 0.3843 / Low: 0.3691). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 USD (High: 0.3627 / Low: 0.3592).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.3921) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3712), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0209 (+5.63%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.3921

2012 Avg (January) 0.3712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3941	0.3892	0.3921
February	0.3899	0.3838	0.3875
March	0.3869	0.3817	0.3854
April	0.3878	0.3789	0.3851
May	0.3843	0.3691	0.3785
June	0.3686	0.3566	0.3636
July	0.3627	0.3579	0.3600
August	0.3592	0.3546	0.3571
September	0.3642	0.3551	0.3599
October	0.3627	0.3592	0.3611
November	0.3609	0.3566	0.3577
December	0.3620	0.3567	0.3589