YEARLY HIGH
1.0648 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.9579 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0012 XCD

2013 PEN to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.0648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.9579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1069 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0595 to the December average rate of 0.9696, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0648 was up 0.37% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0609, 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 5,324 XCD
2012 Average 5,121 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 4,789 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 534.49 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0690
0.9550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to XCD 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 1.0322, compared to 0.9701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0621 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0322
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0412 XCD (High: 1.0383 / Low: 0.9971). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 XCD (High: 0.9798 / Low: 0.9704).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0412
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

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 0.0402 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0402

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.0595) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0025), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0570 (+5.68%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.0595
2012 Avg (January) 1.0025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0648 1.0515 1.0595
February 1.0535 1.0371 1.0470
March 1.0454 1.0314 1.0412
April 1.0479 1.0237 1.0406
May 1.0383 0.9971 1.0226
June 0.9958 0.9635 0.9825
July 0.9797 0.9671 0.9727
August 0.9705 0.9579 0.9645
September 0.9836 0.9593 0.9722
October 0.9798 0.9704 0.9754
November 0.9747 0.9633 0.9662
December 0.9780 0.9636 0.9696