YEARLY HIGH
0.3116 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2911 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3019 CHF

2017 PEN to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 0.3116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 0.2911.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0205 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3019 to the December average rate of 0.3040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3116 was up 1.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3060, 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 1,558 CHF
2016 Average 1,460 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,455 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102.60 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3092
0.2944
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 0.3037, compared to 0.3002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0146 CHF (High: 0.3086 / Low: 0.2940). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 CHF (High: 0.2991 / Low: 0.2939).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0146
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.3074) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2828), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0246 (+8.69%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.3074
2016 Avg (February) 0.2828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3052 0.2983 0.3019
February 0.3116 0.3027 0.3074
March 0.3098 0.3038 0.3071
April 0.3108 0.3054 0.3080
May 0.3071 0.2960 0.3012
June 0.2991 0.2939 0.2965
July 0.2998 0.2911 0.2957
August 0.3002 0.2945 0.2977
September 0.2995 0.2921 0.2963
October 0.3083 0.2951 0.3020
November 0.3086 0.2940 0.3054
December 0.3075 0.2993 0.3040