2016 PEN to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0719 CNY

YEARLY LOW

1.8489 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9689 CNY

2016 PEN to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.0719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 1.8489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2230 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9108 to the December average rate of 2.0388, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0719 was down 0.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0834, 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 10,359 CNY

2015 Average 9,859 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 9,245 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,114.88 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0559

1.8512

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to CNY 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 1.9329, compared to 2.0048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0719 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9329

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0847 CNY (High: 1.9918 / Low: 1.9071). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0218 CNY (High: 1.9740 / Low: 1.9522).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0847

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0218

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0426 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.0388) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.9105), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1283 (+6.72%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.0388

2015 Avg (December) 1.9105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9260	1.8900	1.9108
February	1.8917	1.8489	1.8682
March	1.9411	1.8591	1.9107
April	1.9918	1.9071	1.9617
May	1.9740	1.9522	1.9604
June	2.0196	1.9515	1.9857
July	2.0427	1.9791	2.0206
August	2.0097	1.9748	1.9955
September	1.9914	1.9634	1.9749
October	2.0185	1.9586	1.9873
November	2.0341	1.9964	2.0117
December	2.0719	2.0143	2.0388