YEARLY HIGH
0.4225 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3745 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3981 CAD

2017 PEN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.4225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.3745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0480 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3958 to the December average rate of 0.3932, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4225 was down 0.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4259, 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 2,113 CAD
2016 Average 1,964 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,872 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 240.20 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4192
0.3751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to CAD 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 0.4075, compared to 0.3887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0219 CAD (High: 0.3987 / Low: 0.3768). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 CAD (High: 0.4127 / Low: 0.4072).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0219
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0166 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.4155) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3886), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0269 (+6.92%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.4155
2016 Avg (May) 0.3886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4040 0.3876 0.3958
February 0.4078 0.3992 0.4022
March 0.4127 0.4072 0.4102
April 0.4213 0.4071 0.4135
May 0.4225 0.4095 0.4155
June 0.4153 0.3994 0.4076
July 0.4003 0.3832 0.3911
August 0.3928 0.3849 0.3889
September 0.3835 0.3745 0.3788
October 0.3970 0.3802 0.3874
November 0.3987 0.3768 0.3931
December 0.3981 0.3872 0.3932