2016 PEN to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 PEN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the PEN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 6989.8072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 6235.3203.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 754.4868 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6560.3752 to the December average rate of 6853.5093, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6989.8072 was down 6.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 7499.6671, 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 STD 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 6491.1079, compared to 6635.1782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 144.0703 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 433.0052 STD (High: 6752.2885 / Low: 6319.2833). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 109.0375 STD (High: 6523.0057 / Low: 6413.9681).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 244.0290 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 6853.5093) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6654.0816), the exchange rate shifted by +199.4277 (+3.00%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6652.5474 | 6489.0523 | 6560.3752 |
| February | 6467.9391 | 6235.3203 | 6316.3462 |
| March | 6561.2737 | 6380.9437 | 6474.4815 |
| April | 6665.2745 | 6366.3417 | 6532.7973 |
| May | 6566.5492 | 6404.8800 | 6498.1300 |
| June | 6752.2885 | 6319.2833 | 6564.5172 |
| July | 6764.5802 | 6566.8025 | 6697.6099 |
| August | 6672.1500 | 6453.6429 | 6560.8724 |
| September | 6523.0057 | 6413.9681 | 6469.1029 |
| October | 6708.0158 | 6380.8899 | 6556.4351 |
| November | 6823.4857 | 6514.4605 | 6673.5394 |
| December | 6989.8072 | 6712.1539 | 6853.5093 |