2016 PEN to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 PEN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the PEN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 104.3219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 56.2845.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.0374 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.9468 to the December average rate of 92.6955, the exchange rate registered a net change of 59.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 104.3219 was up 56.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 66.5974, 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 2016.
PEN to NGN 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 60.1344, compared to 92.5538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 32.4194 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 27.2004 NGN (High: 86.1639 / Low: 58.9636). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9351 NGN (High: 57.2196 / Low: 56.2845).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.1343 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 96.7642) against the same month in 2015 (average: 61.4958), the exchange rate shifted by +35.2684 (+57.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58.3813 | 57.3352 | 57.9468 |
| February | 57.2196 | 56.2845 | 56.7626 |
| March | 59.8410 | 56.5612 | 58.4559 |
| April | 61.2477 | 58.7217 | 60.2778 |
| May | 60.6321 | 59.0620 | 59.7700 |
| June | 86.1639 | 58.9636 | 67.5933 |
| July | 95.3869 | 85.8304 | 88.5234 |
| August | 104.3219 | 92.2097 | 96.7642 |
| September | 93.5369 | 91.8374 | 92.6299 |
| October | 93.8961 | 90.6992 | 92.4562 |
| November | 93.1030 | 91.5541 | 92.2538 |
| December | 94.0542 | 91.2062 | 92.6955 |