YEARLY HIGH
0.8323 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.7637 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8007 XCD

2016 PEN to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 0.8323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.7637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0686 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7862 to the December average rate of 0.7953, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8323 was down 8.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9071, 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 4,161 XCD
2015 Average 4,247 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 3,818 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 342.81 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8233
0.7658
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to XCD 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 0.7992, compared to 0.8022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0459 XCD (High: 0.8124 / Low: 0.7665). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 XCD (High: 0.8037 / Low: 0.7919).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0459
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.8185) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8667), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0482 (-5.56%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.8185
2015 Avg (April) 0.8667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7914 0.7762 0.7862
February 0.7772 0.7637 0.7706
March 0.8124 0.7665 0.7936
April 0.8323 0.7972 0.8185
May 0.8242 0.8016 0.8115
June 0.8226 0.8011 0.8148
July 0.8249 0.8033 0.8178
August 0.8169 0.7980 0.8100
September 0.8064 0.7934 0.7988
October 0.8037 0.7919 0.7976
November 0.8022 0.7880 0.7938
December 0.8060 0.7900 0.7953