YEARLY HIGH
0.2445 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1963 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2196 GBP

2016 PEN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 0.2445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.1963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0482 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2021 to the December average rate of 0.2360, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2445 was up 10.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2220, 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 1,223 GBP
2015 Average 1,029 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 982 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 241.14 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2433
0.1954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to GBP 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 0.2064, compared to 0.2327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0247 GBP (High: 0.2284 / Low: 0.2037). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 GBP (High: 0.2092 / Low: 0.2035).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0247
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.2393) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2010), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0383 (+19.03%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.2393
2015 Avg (October) 0.2010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2059 0.1984 0.2021
February 0.2047 0.1963 0.1994
March 0.2101 0.2028 0.2060
April 0.2159 0.2086 0.2117
May 0.2092 0.2035 0.2070
June 0.2284 0.2037 0.2125
July 0.2361 0.2253 0.2302
August 0.2347 0.2239 0.2293
September 0.2302 0.2207 0.2251
October 0.2445 0.2277 0.2393
November 0.2428 0.2333 0.2362
December 0.2434 0.2300 0.2360