YEARLY HIGH
0.6142 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.5648 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5926 BZD

2016 PEN to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 0.6142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.5648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0495 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5808 to the December average rate of 0.5904, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6142 was down 8.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6713, 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 3,071 BZD
2015 Average 3,145 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 2,824 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 247.27 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6090
0.5655
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BZD 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 0.5908, compared to 0.5944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5908
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0332 BZD (High: 0.6001 / Low: 0.5669). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 BZD (High: 0.5733 / Low: 0.5648).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0332
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

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 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.6043) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6408), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0365 (-5.69%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.6043
2015 Avg (April) 0.6408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5853 0.5746 0.5808
February 0.5733 0.5648 0.5691
March 0.6001 0.5669 0.5862
April 0.6142 0.5886 0.6043
May 0.6074 0.5960 0.6006
June 0.6130 0.5943 0.6039
July 0.6112 0.5952 0.6054
August 0.6057 0.5907 0.5998
September 0.5975 0.5879 0.5918
October 0.5952 0.5865 0.5906
November 0.5940 0.5833 0.5882
December 0.6015 0.5843 0.5904