YEARLY HIGH
0.2856 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2518 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2679 EUR

2016 PEN to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.2856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.2518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0338 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2679 to the December average rate of 0.2795, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2856 was down 7.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3073, 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 1,428 EUR
2015 Average 1,417 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,259 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169.14 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2818
0.2546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to EUR 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 0.2649, compared to 0.2709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2649
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0136 EUR (High: 0.2856 / Low: 0.2720). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 EUR (High: 0.2658 / Low: 0.2619).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 0.0110 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2795) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2715), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0080 (+2.94%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2795
2015 Avg (December) 0.2715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2725 0.2640 0.2679
February 0.2639 0.2518 0.2569
March 0.2684 0.2604 0.2637
April 0.2728 0.2593 0.2671
May 0.2687 0.2622 0.2659
June 0.2741 0.2629 0.2681
July 0.2764 0.2667 0.2735
August 0.2715 0.2642 0.2679
September 0.2658 0.2619 0.2640
October 0.2735 0.2621 0.2678
November 0.2787 0.2651 0.2726
December 0.2856 0.2720 0.2795