YEARLY HIGH
2.6250 PEN
YEARLY LOW
2.3482 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5474 PEN

2016 CAD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 2.6250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 2.3482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2769 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4222 to the December average rate of 2.5443, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.6250 was down 0.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.6319, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,125 PEN
2015 Average 12,453 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 11,741 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,384.26 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5970
2.4063
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.5434, compared to 2.5513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5434
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1409 PEN (High: 2.4891 / Low: 2.3482). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0309 PEN (High: 2.5430 / Low: 2.5121).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1409
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0309

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0373 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.5735) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.5832), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0097 (-0.38%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.5735
2015 Avg (May) 2.5832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4891 2.3482 2.4222
February 2.6152 2.4858 2.5423
March 2.6219 2.5221 2.5754
April 2.6143 2.5305 2.5740
May 2.6250 2.5410 2.5735
June 2.6142 2.5300 2.5731
July 2.5699 2.5015 2.5358
August 2.5937 2.5248 2.5637
September 2.6230 2.5411 2.5811
October 2.5936 2.5046 2.5552
November 2.5430 2.5121 2.5279
December 2.5956 2.4799 2.5443