YEARLY HIGH
143.8767 KMF
YEARLY LOW
119.1253 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
133.8962 KMF

2017 PEN to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 143.8767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 119.1253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.7514 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 138.6249 to the December average rate of 128.1971, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 143.8767 was up 3.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 139.5988, 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 719,383 KMF
2016 Average 657,565 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 595,627 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123,756.79 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

143.3979
125.9035
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to KMF 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 138.9446, compared to 128.8479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.0967 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 138.9446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 128.8479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 10.4767 KMF (High: 129.6020 / Low: 119.1253). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1029 KMF (High: 128.2329 / Low: 126.1301).

August Spread (Volatile) ±10.4767
September Spread (Stable) ±2.1029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 5.4381 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4381

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 141.9401) against the same month in 2016 (average: 126.4979), the exchange rate shifted by +15.4421 (+12.21%).

2017 Avg (February) 141.9401
2016 Avg (February) 126.4979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 140.2690 136.6189 138.6249
February 143.8767 139.8574 141.9401
March 143.0064 139.7379 141.1480
April 143.1216 138.6066 141.5370
May 139.1971 133.9707 136.0989
June 135.2471 132.3506 134.3185
July 133.3431 128.4303 131.5639
August 129.6020 119.1253 127.9135
September 128.2329 126.1301 127.3614
October 130.8343 127.1334 128.7536
November 131.0519 124.3356 129.2979
December 129.6086 126.8296 128.1971