YEARLY HIGH
4.3609 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.8707 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1663 SCR

2017 PEN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 4.3609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 3.8707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4903 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0079 to the December average rate of 4.2930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.3609 was up 1.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.3071, 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 21,805 SCR
2016 Average 19,670 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 19,353 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,451.30 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.3215
3.9794
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to SCR 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 4.1124, compared to 4.2201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.2812 SCR (High: 4.3609 / Low: 4.0797). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1147 SCR (High: 4.1943 / Low: 4.0796).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2812
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 4.2584) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.9228), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3355 (+8.55%).

2017 Avg (November) 4.2584
2016 Avg (November) 3.9228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1245 3.8707 4.0079
February 4.1879 4.0119 4.1276
March 4.2107 3.9421 4.1269
April 4.2086 4.0083 4.1477
May 4.1943 4.0796 4.1389
June 4.2482 3.9973 4.1255
July 4.2561 4.0417 4.1692
August 4.2377 4.0669 4.1886
September 4.2613 4.1324 4.1987
October 4.3317 4.0796 4.2129
November 4.3609 4.0797 4.2584
December 4.3454 4.1463 4.2930