YEARLY HIGH
0.4378 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.3998 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4235 SGD

2017 PEN to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.4378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.3998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0380 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4283 to the December average rate of 0.4149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4378 was up 1.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4317, 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 2,189 SGD
2016 Average 2,047 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 1,999 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 190.06 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4360
0.4130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to SGD 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 0.4289, compared to 0.4181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0208 SGD (High: 0.4206 / Low: 0.3998). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 SGD (High: 0.4329 / Low: 0.4285).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0208
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.4341) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4008), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0333 (+8.31%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.4341
2016 Avg (February) 0.4008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4352 0.4198 0.4283
February 0.4378 0.4305 0.4341
March 0.4329 0.4285 0.4307
April 0.4326 0.4281 0.4302
May 0.4305 0.4211 0.4262
June 0.4271 0.4203 0.4238
July 0.4255 0.4174 0.4220
August 0.4218 0.4167 0.4198
September 0.4195 0.4141 0.4159
October 0.4226 0.4135 0.4181
November 0.4206 0.3998 0.4177
December 0.4187 0.4095 0.4149