YEARLY HIGH
510.8420 BIF
YEARLY LOW
441.1673 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
479.2820 BIF

2016 PEN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 510.8420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 441.1673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.6747 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 454.5475 to the December average rate of 493.2814, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 510.8420 was down 3.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 528.0431, 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 2,554,210 BIF
2015 Average 2,463,274 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,205,837 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 348,373.50 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

507.4063
439.3701
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BIF 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 463.4925, compared to 495.0715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.5790 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 463.4925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 495.0715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 49.8758 BIF (High: 510.8420 / Low: 460.9662). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.3623 BIF (High: 496.4013 / Low: 489.0389).

June Spread (Volatile) ±49.8758
September Spread (Stable) ±7.3623

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 9.5077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.5077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 484.0302) against the same month in 2015 (average: 495.2987), the exchange rate shifted by -11.2685 (-2.28%).

2016 Avg (June) 484.0302
2015 Avg (June) 495.2987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 459.4010 449.1048 454.5475
February 449.7917 441.1673 445.0397
March 470.4304 445.9270 458.6499
April 477.4496 456.7174 470.5362
May 472.8988 463.6166 468.1515
June 510.8420 460.9662 484.0302
July 507.9207 493.7552 501.7367
August 503.9550 492.0347 498.7868
September 496.4013 489.0389 492.5528
October 496.7441 488.4374 492.4357
November 496.0679 488.3560 491.6355
December 501.3645 488.9282 493.2814