YEARLY HIGH
2.1275 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.9465 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0450 BOB

2016 PEN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 2.1275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 1.9465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1810 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0107 to the December average rate of 2.0378, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1275 was down 8.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.3202, 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 10,637 BOB
2015 Average 10,858 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 9,732 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 905.04 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0984
1.9546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BOB 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 2.0360, compared to 2.0539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0360
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1045 BOB (High: 2.0516 / Low: 1.9471). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0274 BOB (High: 2.0589 / Low: 2.0314).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1045
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0274

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 0.0441 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 2.0826) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.2146), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1320 (-5.96%).

2016 Avg (April) 2.0826
2015 Avg (April) 2.2146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0263 1.9885 2.0107
February 1.9858 1.9465 1.9666
March 2.0516 1.9471 2.0089
April 2.1275 2.0249 2.0826
May 2.1061 2.0460 2.0707
June 2.1010 2.0439 2.0763
July 2.0991 2.0583 2.0864
August 2.0947 2.0452 2.0761
September 2.0668 2.0332 2.0470
October 2.0589 2.0314 2.0427
November 2.0532 2.0197 2.0336
December 2.0679 2.0174 2.0378