YEARLY HIGH
0.0501 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0450 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0483 PEN

2016 KGS to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.0501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0453 to the December average rate of 0.0490, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0501 was down 7.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0543, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 250 PEN
2015 Average 248 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 225 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.55 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0500
0.0448
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0474, compared to 0.0491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0019 PEN (High: 0.0491 / Low: 0.0472). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 PEN (High: 0.0497 / Low: 0.0490).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.0496) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0471), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+5.28%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.0496
2015 Avg (October) 0.0471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0458 0.0450 0.0453
February 0.0476 0.0458 0.0468
March 0.0477 0.0463 0.0471
April 0.0491 0.0472 0.0479
May 0.0494 0.0479 0.0487
June 0.0494 0.0483 0.0489
July 0.0501 0.0487 0.0491
August 0.0492 0.0480 0.0486
September 0.0498 0.0487 0.0492
October 0.0501 0.0489 0.0496
November 0.0497 0.0490 0.0493
December 0.0495 0.0484 0.0490