YEARLY HIGH
0.3060 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2772 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2920 CHF

2016 PEN to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.3060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.2772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0287 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2930 to the December average rate of 0.3003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3060 was down 10.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3411, 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 1,530 CHF
2015 Average 1,513 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,386 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 143.70 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3020
0.2811
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to CHF 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 0.2904, compared to 0.2936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2904
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2936

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0174 CHF (High: 0.2995 / Low: 0.2821). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 CHF (High: 0.2898 / Low: 0.2856).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0174
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3003) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2940), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+2.14%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3003
2015 Avg (December) 0.2940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2951 0.2909 0.2930
February 0.2933 0.2772 0.2828
March 0.2939 0.2832 0.2883
April 0.2995 0.2821 0.2920
May 0.2973 0.2879 0.2939
June 0.2977 0.2889 0.2922
July 0.3008 0.2893 0.2970
August 0.2960 0.2876 0.2916
September 0.2898 0.2856 0.2884
October 0.2961 0.2866 0.2913
November 0.3001 0.2863 0.2929
December 0.3060 0.2949 0.3003