YEARLY HIGH
1.9437 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.7268 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8274 SDG

2016 PEN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.9437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1.7268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2170 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7807 to the December average rate of 1.9118, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9437 was down 2.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0018, 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 9,719 SDG
2015 Average 9,451 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 8,634 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,084.83 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9290
1.7229
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to SDG 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 1.8035, compared to 1.8512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0477 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8035
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.1313 SDG (High: 1.9138 / Low: 1.7825). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0274 SDG (High: 1.7542 / Low: 1.7268).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1313
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0406 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.9118) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8212), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0906 (+4.98%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.9118
2015 Avg (December) 1.8212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8072 1.7589 1.7807
February 1.7542 1.7268 1.7401
March 1.8353 1.7334 1.7908
April 1.8780 1.8021 1.8469
May 1.8560 1.8052 1.8286
June 1.8550 1.8057 1.8340
July 1.8576 1.8089 1.8406
August 1.8379 1.7967 1.8242
September 1.8231 1.7874 1.8016
October 1.9138 1.7825 1.8292
November 1.9224 1.8795 1.9001
December 1.9437 1.8954 1.9118