2017 PEN to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

546.9716 BIF

YEARLY LOW

490.7173 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

528.4333 BIF

2017 PEN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 546.9716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 490.7173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.2543 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 503.3126 to the December average rate of 542.0274, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 546.9716 was up 7.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 510.8420, 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 2,734,858 BIF

2016 Average 2,397,050 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 2,453,586 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 281,271.54 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

545.8989

499.4412

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 518.9268, compared to 537.9397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.0129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 518.9268

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 537.9397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 28.1794 BIF (High: 543.9377 / Low: 515.7583). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.3015 BIF (High: 526.6298 / Low: 519.3283).

November Spread (Volatile) ±28.1794

April Spread (Stable) ±7.3015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.7284 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 542.0274) against the same month in 2016 (average: 493.2814), the exchange rate shifted by +48.7460 (+9.88%).

2017 Avg (December) 542.0274

2016 Avg (December) 493.2814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	517.8191	490.7173	503.3126
February	525.8129	515.4305	519.6261
March	529.6921	512.8727	519.8498
April	526.6298	519.3283	522.2085
May	526.7024	515.6902	520.4801
June	532.2380	524.4974	528.0836
July	535.7761	522.1278	531.2417
August	539.9808	531.9104	536.3464
September	543.0827	531.0538	537.8274
October	546.7390	533.9350	539.2843
November	543.9377	515.7583	540.9113
December	546.9716	536.1826	542.0274