YEARLY HIGH
7160.2237 STD
YEARLY LOW
6150.8652 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6665.3356 STD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,801,118 STD
2016 Average 32,822,631 STD
Yearly Trough Low 30,754,326 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,046,792.27 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7138.9498
6262.6621
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6918.4701
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6412.2010

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±317.2315
September Spread (Stable) ±91.1240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -259.4631

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (February) 7065.9258
2016 Avg (February) 6316.3462

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