YEARLY HIGH
197.8853 XOF
YEARLY LOW
170.1297 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
183.1745 XOF

2013 PEN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 197.8853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 170.1297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.7556 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 193.5602 to the December average rate of 171.9810, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 197.8853 was down 3.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 205.7461, 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 989,427 XOF
2012 Average 967,947 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 850,649 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138,778.21 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

197.3406
169.6756
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to XOF 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 190.8641, compared to 175.4848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.3793 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.8641
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 175.4848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 9.1566 XOF (High: 197.3803 / Low: 188.2237). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7988 XOF (High: 175.1277 / Low: 172.3289).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.1566
November Spread (Stable) ±2.7988

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 10.3439 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.3439

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 195.0352) against the same month in 2012 (average: 185.9292), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1060 (+4.90%).

2013 Avg (March) 195.0352
2012 Avg (March) 185.9292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 197.3803 188.2237 193.5602
February 193.9259 186.0465 190.2527
March 197.8853 192.6817 195.0352
April 197.6503 189.0960 194.0261
May 195.2471 186.5155 191.3272
June 185.9814 178.2938 180.9833
July 184.0698 177.0471 180.5233
August 177.4237 174.0836 175.8231
September 178.0976 174.9090 176.8934
October 175.5080 171.9724 173.7891
November 175.1277 172.3289 173.8991
December 173.4132 170.1297 171.9810