YEARLY HIGH
0.4509 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.1734 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3614 PEN

2016 EGP to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.4509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2775 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4388 to the December average rate of 0.1847, the exchange rate registered a net change of -57.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4509 was up 3.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4357, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,255 PEN
2015 Average 2,064 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 867 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,387.47 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4739
0.1584
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.4024, compared to 0.3205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0819 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4024
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1915 PEN (High: 0.3809 / Low: 0.1894). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 PEN (High: 0.3839 / Low: 0.3783).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1915
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1528 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1528

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.4476) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4040), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0436 (+10.79%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.4476
2015 Avg (February) 0.4040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4432 0.4356 0.4388
February 0.4509 0.4438 0.4476
March 0.4497 0.3745 0.4069
April 0.3819 0.3658 0.3720
May 0.3801 0.3693 0.3752
June 0.3800 0.3699 0.3738
July 0.3783 0.3689 0.3721
August 0.3820 0.3721 0.3754
September 0.3832 0.3772 0.3807
October 0.3839 0.3783 0.3814
November 0.3809 0.1894 0.2286
December 0.1918 0.1734 0.1847