YEARLY HIGH
20.7908 BTN
YEARLY LOW
18.0452 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.9607 BTN

2017 PEN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 20.7908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 18.0452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7456 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.3977 to the December average rate of 19.8010, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.7908 was up 0.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.6063, 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 103,954 BTN
2016 Average 99,574 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 90,226 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,727.79 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

20.6819
19.4679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BTN 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 20.0786, compared to 19.8428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.0786
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.8428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.8583 BTN (High: 19.9035 / Low: 18.0452). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1471 BTN (High: 19.9375 / Low: 19.7903).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.8583
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1471

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3707 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 20.5808) against the same month in 2016 (average: 19.4696), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1112 (+5.71%).

2017 Avg (February) 20.5808
2016 Avg (February) 19.4696

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.7809 20.0814 20.3977
February 20.7908 20.4456 20.5808
March 20.4589 19.9260 20.2101
April 20.0066 19.7029 19.8607
May 19.8151 19.5165 19.6872
June 19.9261 19.5739 19.7353
July 19.9375 19.7903 19.8538
August 19.9035 18.0452 19.5691
September 20.0787 19.6471 19.8377
October 20.1029 19.9130 20.0176
November 20.1554 19.0607 19.9778
December 19.9763 19.5137 19.8010