YEARLY HIGH
0.2516 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2254 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2382 GBP

2017 PEN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 0.2516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.2254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0262 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2426 to the December average rate of 0.2299, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2516 was up 2.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2445, 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 1,258 GBP
2016 Average 1,098 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,127 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.92 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2502
0.2281
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 0.2427, compared to 0.2337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0125 GBP (High: 0.2390 / Low: 0.2265). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 GBP (High: 0.2390 / Low: 0.2346).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.2483) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2060), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0424 (+20.57%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.2483
2016 Avg (March) 0.2060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2470 0.2390 0.2426
February 0.2479 0.2416 0.2460
March 0.2516 0.2449 0.2483
April 0.2489 0.2370 0.2434
May 0.2390 0.2346 0.2365
June 0.2417 0.2364 0.2393
July 0.2390 0.2339 0.2367
August 0.2413 0.2335 0.2381
September 0.2390 0.2265 0.2314
October 0.2355 0.2274 0.2330
November 0.2356 0.2254 0.2330
December 0.2321 0.2270 0.2299