YEARLY HIGH
2.1642 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.8821 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0350 SDG

2017 PEN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.1642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 1.8821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2821 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9278 to the December average rate of 2.0741, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1642 was up 11.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9437, 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 10,821 SDG
2016 Average 9,138 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 9,410 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,410.72 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0888
1.9132
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 2.0105, compared to 2.0594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0489 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1372 SDG (High: 2.1642 / Low: 2.0271). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 SDG (High: 2.0668 / Low: 2.0479).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1372
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0163 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.0741) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.9118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1623 (+8.49%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.0741
2016 Avg (December) 1.9118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9630 1.8821 1.9278
February 2.0532 1.9472 1.9784
March 2.0654 1.9397 2.0157
April 2.0668 2.0479 2.0567
May 2.0654 2.0278 2.0404
June 2.0561 2.0283 2.0441
July 2.0634 2.0384 2.0540
August 2.0711 2.0444 2.0580
September 2.0778 2.0394 2.0590
October 2.0665 2.0382 2.0542
November 2.0724 1.9635 2.0571
December 2.1642 2.0271 2.0741