YEARLY HIGH
0.5522 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.5070 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5316 AWG

2016 PEN to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 0.5522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.5070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0451 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5220 to the December average rate of 0.5288, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5522 was down 8.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6011, 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 2,761 AWG
2015 Average 2,818 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 2,535 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 225.56 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5462
0.5085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to AWG 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 0.5304, compared to 0.5328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0305 AWG (High: 0.5394 / Low: 0.5089). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 AWG (High: 0.5340 / Low: 0.5263).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0305
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.5430) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5750), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0320 (-5.57%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.5430
2015 Avg (April) 0.5750

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5254 0.5154 0.5220
February 0.5160 0.5070 0.5116
March 0.5394 0.5089 0.5269
April 0.5522 0.5289 0.5430
May 0.5468 0.5318 0.5382
June 0.5458 0.5315 0.5405
July 0.5473 0.5333 0.5427
August 0.5428 0.5302 0.5381
September 0.5356 0.5262 0.5302
October 0.5340 0.5263 0.5298
November 0.5330 0.5236 0.5273
December 0.5369 0.5245 0.5288