YEARLY HIGH
38.8401 LRD
YEARLY LOW
26.8648 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.0473 LRD

2017 PEN to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 38.8401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 26.8648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9753 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.0568 to the December average rate of 38.6775, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 38.8401 was up 35.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 28.6773, 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 194,200 LRD
2016 Average 132,463 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 134,324 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,876.34 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

39.7396
26.9948
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 28.7156, compared to 35.3789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.6633 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.7156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.3789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 7.9546 LRD (High: 35.7405 / Low: 27.7859). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3032 LRD (High: 29.1529 / Low: 28.8496).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.9546
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2176 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 38.6775) against the same month in 2016 (average: 27.0727), the exchange rate shifted by +11.6049 (+42.87%).

2017 Avg (December) 38.6775
2016 Avg (December) 27.0727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.8795 26.8648 28.0568
February 29.2006 28.6225 28.9153
March 29.2813 28.3506 28.7989
April 29.1529 28.8496 28.9879
May 29.1342 28.2959 28.7703
June 28.9998 28.4063 28.7645
July 29.0157 27.6997 28.5603
August 35.7405 27.7859 34.6681
September 36.2359 35.3625 36.0151
October 36.7453 35.8439 36.3934
November 38.8202 35.1118 37.9592
December 38.8401 38.1114 38.6775