YEARLY HIGH
14.7227 GMD
YEARLY LOW
12.6711 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.0533 GMD

2017 PEN to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 14.7227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 12.6711.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0516 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0450 to the December average rate of 14.6474, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.7227 was up 12.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.1397, 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 73,614 GMD
2016 Average 62,272 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 63,355 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,258.21 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.8076
12.8848
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 13.7318, compared to 14.3748 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7318
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3748

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.7770 GMD (High: 14.7227 / Low: 13.9457). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0970 GMD (High: 14.2205 / Low: 14.1235).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7770
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0970

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 14.6012) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.5557), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0455 (+16.29%).

2017 Avg (November) 14.6012
2016 Avg (November) 12.5557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3387 12.6711 13.0450
February 13.7497 13.3098 13.5549
March 13.9517 13.5339 13.7099
April 13.9679 13.8328 13.9117
May 14.1824 14.0271 14.0880
June 14.2111 13.9417 14.0811
July 14.2205 14.1235 14.1737
August 14.3395 13.9594 14.1651
September 14.2773 14.0639 14.1854
October 14.6609 14.0844 14.4763
November 14.7227 13.9457 14.6012
December 14.7201 14.4430 14.6474