YEARLY HIGH
0.6221 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5858 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6135 BBD

2017 PEN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.6221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.5858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0363 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5993 to the December average rate of 0.6164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6221 was up 1.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6158, 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 3,111 BBD
2016 Average 2,965 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,929 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.49 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6188
0.5975
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 0.6108, compared to 0.6161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0325 BBD (High: 0.6209 / Low: 0.5884). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 BBD (High: 0.6180 / Low: 0.6129).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0325
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.6171) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6002), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0169 (+2.81%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.6171
2016 Avg (August) 0.6002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6110 0.5858 0.5993
February 0.6166 0.6084 0.6137
March 0.6170 0.6064 0.6130
April 0.6180 0.6129 0.6154
May 0.6166 0.6077 0.6112
June 0.6171 0.6077 0.6125
July 0.6186 0.6134 0.6159
August 0.6221 0.6124 0.6171
September 0.6194 0.6110 0.6161
October 0.6184 0.6093 0.6150
November 0.6209 0.5884 0.6162
December 0.6191 0.6074 0.6164