2017 PEN to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 PEN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the PEN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 7160.2237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 6150.8652.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1009.3585 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6913.0155 to the December average rate of 6375.2755, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7160.2237 was up 2.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 6989.8072, 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 2017.
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 6918.4701, compared to 6412.2010 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 506.2691 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 317.2315 STD (High: 6468.0968 / Low: 6150.8652). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 91.1240 STD (High: 6375.6674 / Low: 6284.5434).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 259.4631 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 7065.9258) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6316.3462), the exchange rate shifted by +749.5796 (+11.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6977.0060 | 6811.9671 | 6913.0155 |
| February | 7160.2237 | 6940.4560 | 7065.9258 |
| March | 7119.1080 | 6971.2055 | 7023.5236 |
| April | 7125.2521 | 6903.2144 | 7040.9720 |
| May | 6979.8296 | 6666.6123 | 6781.5089 |
| June | 6735.1449 | 6612.6919 | 6685.8750 |
| July | 6618.9160 | 6418.4891 | 6547.4414 |
| August | 6452.6212 | 6335.1892 | 6400.4591 |
| September | 6375.6674 | 6284.5434 | 6335.6861 |
| October | 6464.2646 | 6339.1567 | 6405.3650 |
| November | 6468.0968 | 6150.8652 | 6408.9790 |
| December | 6430.7699 | 6304.9788 | 6375.2755 |