2017 PEN to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 PEN to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the PEN to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 2901.5214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 2653.4730.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 248.0484 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2805.8763 to the December average rate of 2779.4565, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2901.5214 was up 2.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 2820.5706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
PEN to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2828.9806, compared to 2768.7726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 60.2080 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 148.2749 GNF (High: 2801.7479 / Low: 2653.4730). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 47.7512 GNF (High: 2781.2063 / Low: 2733.4551).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, 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 51.6043 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 2877.5229) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2196.6378), the exchange rate shifted by +680.8850 (+31.00%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2868.3710 | 2731.7145 | 2805.8763 |
| February | 2901.5214 | 2824.3223 | 2877.5229 |
| March | 2893.2130 | 2828.0061 | 2859.0101 |
| April | 2881.1903 | 2773.2992 | 2852.8291 |
| May | 2879.2570 | 2766.6186 | 2801.2249 |
| June | 2803.4729 | 2738.8048 | 2777.4202 |
| July | 2801.4957 | 2740.0370 | 2774.1487 |
| August | 2781.2063 | 2733.4551 | 2756.0808 |
| September | 2788.4212 | 2727.2713 | 2762.8343 |
| October | 2789.4342 | 2731.7285 | 2762.0506 |
| November | 2801.7479 | 2653.4730 | 2778.0646 |
| December | 2799.4471 | 2734.6342 | 2779.4565 |