YEARLY HIGH
0.4931 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.4605 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4700 PEN

2017 BOB to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.4931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.4605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0326 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4825 to the December average rate of 0.4694, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4931 was down 4.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,465 PEN
2016 Average 2,446 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 2,303 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162.75 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4842
0.4632
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to PEN 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 0.4725, compared to 0.4675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0285 PEN (High: 0.4910 / Low: 0.4626). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 PEN (High: 0.4741 / Low: 0.4676).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0285
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4825) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4974), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0149 (-2.99%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4825
2016 Avg (January) 0.4974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4931 0.4732 0.4825
February 0.4753 0.4677 0.4709
March 0.4767 0.4670 0.4713
April 0.4723 0.4648 0.4686
May 0.4737 0.4652 0.4712
June 0.4737 0.4672 0.4705
July 0.4711 0.4639 0.4671
August 0.4691 0.4612 0.4656
September 0.4724 0.4605 0.4649
October 0.4741 0.4676 0.4702
November 0.4910 0.4626 0.4675
December 0.4761 0.4658 0.4694