YEARLY HIGH
6989.8072 STD
YEARLY LOW
6235.3203 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6563.1430 STD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 34,949,036 STD
2015 Average 34,700,776 STD
Yearly Trough Low 31,176,602 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,772,434.16 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6907.2257
6262.6299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6491.1079
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6635.1782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±433.0052
September Spread (Stable) ±109.0375

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 244.0290 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -244.0290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (December) 6853.5093
2015 Avg (December) 6654.0816

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