YEARLY HIGH
13.1397 GMD
YEARLY LOW
11.1094 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4509 GMD

2016 PEN to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 13.1397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 11.1094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0303 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4978 to the December average rate of 12.6043, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.1397 was down 9.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.5367, 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 65,699 GMD
2015 Average 64,851 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 55,547 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,151.43 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.0859
11.0941
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to GMD 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 12.2191, compared to 12.6827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.7331 GMD (High: 12.8579 / Low: 11.1248). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2262 GMD (High: 12.7368 / Low: 12.5106).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.7331
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2262

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2377 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 12.9189) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.8062), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8873 (-6.43%).

2016 Avg (April) 12.9189
2015 Avg (April) 13.8062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5943 11.3374 11.4978
February 11.3723 11.1094 11.2601
March 12.8579 11.1248 11.9358
April 13.1397 12.5878 12.9189
May 13.0032 12.6341 12.8362
June 13.0437 12.6340 12.8660
July 13.0534 12.6969 12.9199
August 12.9801 12.5908 12.8015
September 12.7368 12.5106 12.6101
October 12.7356 12.5075 12.6049
November 12.7243 12.3962 12.5557
December 12.7703 12.4463 12.6043