YEARLY HIGH
2.4407 VEF
YEARLY LOW
1.6393 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1523 VEF

2013 PEN to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 2.4407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 1.6393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8014 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6841 to the December average rate of 2.2584, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.4407 was up 44.69% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6868, 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 12,203 VEF
2012 Average 8,139 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 8,196 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,006.90 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.4993
1.5884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to VEF 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 2.0451, compared to 2.2595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.7948 VEF (High: 2.4341 / Low: 1.6393). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0210 VEF (High: 1.6924 / Low: 1.6714).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7948
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0210

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0934 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0934

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 2.4234) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8075 (+49.97%).

2013 Avg (April) 2.4234
2012 Avg (April) 1.6159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6924 1.6714 1.6841
February 1.6744 1.6487 1.6643
March 2.4341 1.6393 1.8291
April 2.4407 2.3842 2.4234
May 2.4182 2.3226 2.3815
June 2.3193 2.2443 2.2881
July 2.2815 2.2517 2.2654
August 2.2608 2.2311 2.2467
September 2.2906 2.2338 2.2639
October 2.2823 2.2602 2.2723
November 2.2705 2.2430 2.2505
December 2.2775 2.2428 2.2584