YEARLY HIGH
28.6773 LRD
YEARLY LOW
23.8940 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.4847 LRD

2016 PEN to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 28.6773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 23.8940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7833 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.9088 to the December average rate of 27.0727, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 28.6773 was down 6.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 30.7218, 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 143,386 LRD
2015 Average 135,115 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 119,470 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,916.36 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

27.8928
23.7701
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to LRD 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 25.8329, compared to 27.1365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.8329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.1365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 2.8917 LRD (High: 27.8619 / Low: 24.9702). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4814 LRD (High: 26.9913 / Low: 26.5099).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.8917
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4814

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7952 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7952

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 27.5493) against the same month in 2015 (average: 26.8222), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7271 (+2.71%).

2016 Avg (August) 27.5493
2015 Avg (August) 26.8222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.0356 24.3784 24.9088
February 24.3819 23.8940 24.1137
March 25.4677 24.0283 24.8746
April 27.8619 24.9702 26.6496
May 27.5929 26.8365 27.1717
June 27.5452 26.8195 27.2789
July 27.5724 26.8596 27.3339
August 28.6773 26.9203 27.5493
September 27.4126 26.8694 27.0747
October 27.3168 26.7898 27.0212
November 26.9913 26.5099 26.7670
December 27.7360 26.5800 27.0727