2017 PEN to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |