YEARLY HIGH
0.1656 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.1492 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1546 PEN

2016 ETB to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.1656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0164 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1617 to the December average rate of 0.1517, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1656 was up 2.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1610, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 828 PEN
2015 Average 769 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 746 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.10 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1658
0.1491
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1574, compared to 0.1518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0100 PEN (High: 0.1647 / Low: 0.1546). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 PEN (High: 0.1630 / Low: 0.1609).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1644) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1515), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0129 (+8.54%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1644
2015 Avg (February) 0.1515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1630 0.1609 0.1617
February 0.1656 0.1630 0.1644
March 0.1647 0.1546 0.1592
April 0.1574 0.1504 0.1532
May 0.1549 0.1521 0.1536
June 0.1551 0.1503 0.1521
July 0.1526 0.1494 0.1505
August 0.1534 0.1498 0.1510
September 0.1543 0.1512 0.1529
October 0.1537 0.1510 0.1525
November 0.1533 0.1511 0.1524
December 0.1534 0.1492 0.1517