YEARLY HIGH
2.1274 CNY
YEARLY LOW
1.9442 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0728 CNY

2017 PEN to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 2.1274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 1.9442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1832 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0665 to the December average rate of 2.0317, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1274 was up 2.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0719, 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 10,637 CNY
2016 Average 9,846 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 9,721 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 915.88 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1288
2.0139
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 2.0995, compared to 2.0461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0533 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0995
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1098 CNY (High: 2.0540 / Low: 1.9442). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 CNY (High: 2.0946 / Low: 2.0746).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1098
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0345 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 2.1192) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.9617), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1574 (+8.03%).

2017 Avg (April) 2.1192
2016 Avg (April) 1.9617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1006 2.0423 2.0665
February 2.1221 2.0930 2.1094
March 2.1250 2.0896 2.1126
April 2.1274 2.0990 2.1192
May 2.1256 2.0826 2.1037
June 2.1036 2.0719 2.0854
July 2.0946 2.0746 2.0848
August 2.0762 2.0330 2.0580
September 2.0382 2.0052 2.0235
October 2.0524 2.0133 2.0384
November 2.0540 1.9442 2.0403
December 2.0520 2.0068 2.0317