2016 PEN to BSD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3079 BSD

YEARLY LOW

0.2827 BSD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2964 BSD

2016 PEN to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 0.3079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.2827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0252 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2911 to the December average rate of 0.2945, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3079 was down 8.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3358, 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 1,539 BSD

2015 Average 1,572 BSD

Yearly Trough Low 1,414 BSD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 125.78 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3046

0.2835

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BSD 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 0.2958, compared to 0.2971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2958

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0170 BSD (High: 0.3008 / Low: 0.2838). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 BSD (High: 0.2978 / Low: 0.2934).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0170

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

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 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.3028) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3209), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0180 (-5.62%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.3028

2015 Avg (April) 0.3209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2930	0.2874	0.2911
February	0.2877	0.2827	0.2853
March	0.3008	0.2838	0.2938
April	0.3079	0.2949	0.3028
May	0.3049	0.2966	0.3002
June	0.3043	0.2964	0.3015
July	0.3052	0.2976	0.3027
August	0.3027	0.2957	0.3001
September	0.2988	0.2940	0.2959
October	0.2978	0.2934	0.2954
November	0.2972	0.2920	0.2940
December	0.2993	0.2925	0.2945