YEARLY HIGH
0.5374 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.4419 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4754 AZN

2016 PEN to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.5374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 0.4419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0955 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4611 to the December average rate of 0.5218, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5374 was up 17.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4592, 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 2,687 AZN
2015 Average 1,603 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 2,209 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 477.37 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5289
0.4434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to AZN 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 0.4591, compared to 0.4916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4591
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0487 AZN (High: 0.4912 / Low: 0.4425). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 AZN (High: 0.4767 / Low: 0.4711).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0487
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5218) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3490), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1728 (+49.50%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5218
2015 Avg (December) 0.3490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4690 0.4567 0.4611
February 0.4636 0.4423 0.4511
March 0.4912 0.4425 0.4744
April 0.4673 0.4487 0.4593
May 0.4587 0.4419 0.4505
June 0.4723 0.4421 0.4583
July 0.4767 0.4711 0.4741
August 0.4957 0.4765 0.4875
September 0.4930 0.4808 0.4865
October 0.4921 0.4697 0.4780
November 0.5149 0.4909 0.5016
December 0.5374 0.5115 0.5218