YEARLY HIGH
0.4265 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.3826 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3988 AUD

2016 PEN to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.4265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 19, dropping to 0.3826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0438 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4147 to the December average rate of 0.4015, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4265 was down 5.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4499, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,132 AUD
2015 Average 2,092 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 1,913 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 219.17 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4174
0.3853
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to AUD 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 0.4032, compared to 0.3944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0251 AUD (High: 0.4265 / Low: 0.4014). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 AUD (High: 0.3967 / Low: 0.3913).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0251
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4147) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4127), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+0.49%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4147
2015 Avg (January) 0.4127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4265 0.4014 0.4147
February 0.4074 0.3915 0.4001
March 0.3985 0.3858 0.3911
April 0.4007 0.3890 0.3953
May 0.4167 0.3964 0.4110
June 0.4113 0.4001 0.4070
July 0.4076 0.3922 0.4017
August 0.3967 0.3913 0.3938
September 0.3939 0.3856 0.3902
October 0.3919 0.3826 0.3879
November 0.4006 0.3828 0.3910
December 0.4142 0.3916 0.4015