YEARLY HIGH
1.0080 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.2942 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4376 LTL

2017 PEN to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1.0080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.2942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7138 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8216 to the December average rate of 0.3082, the exchange rate registered a net change of -62.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0080 was up 2.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9843, 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 5,040 LTL
2016 Average 4,576 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 1,471 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,568.90 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0581
0.2372
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to LTL 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 0.5672, compared to 0.3081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5672
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.7040 LTL (High: 1.0080 / Low: 0.3040). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 LTL (High: 0.3093 / Low: 0.3067).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7040
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6136 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.6038) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8753), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2714 (-31.01%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.6038
2016 Avg (February) 0.8753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9817 0.2944 0.8216
February 1.0080 0.3040 0.6038
March 1.0017 0.9824 0.9897
April 0.9929 0.3065 0.3761
May 0.3083 0.3039 0.3056
June 0.3085 0.3039 0.3063
July 0.3093 0.3067 0.3080
August 0.3111 0.3062 0.3085
September 0.3097 0.3055 0.3081
October 0.3092 0.3046 0.3075
November 0.3104 0.2942 0.3081
December 0.3095 0.3037 0.3082