YEARLY HIGH
0.6158 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5655 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5929 BBD

2016 PEN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 0.6158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.5655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0503 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5822 to the December average rate of 0.5896, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6158 was down 8.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6716, 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 3,079 BBD
2015 Average 3,145 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,827 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 251.56 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6092
0.5671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BBD 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 0.5916, compared to 0.5943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0340 BBD (High: 0.6016 / Low: 0.5676). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 BBD (High: 0.5956 / Low: 0.5868).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0340
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

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 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.6057) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6417), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0361 (-5.62%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.6057
2015 Avg (April) 0.6417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5860 0.5748 0.5822
February 0.5755 0.5655 0.5706
March 0.6016 0.5676 0.5876
April 0.6158 0.5899 0.6057
May 0.6098 0.5931 0.6005
June 0.6087 0.5928 0.6029
July 0.6104 0.5952 0.6054
August 0.6053 0.5913 0.6002
September 0.5976 0.5879 0.5919
October 0.5956 0.5868 0.5909
November 0.5944 0.5839 0.5880
December 0.6000 0.5849 0.5896