YEARLY HIGH
0.2224 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.2025 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2133 XDR

2016 PEN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.2224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.2025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0200 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2106 to the December average rate of 0.2186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2224 was down 6.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2373, 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 1,112 XDR
2015 Average 1,124 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,012 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99.80 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2200
0.2032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to XDR 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 0.2113, compared to 0.2153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2113
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0091 XDR (High: 0.2185 / Low: 0.2093). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 XDR (High: 0.2149 / Low: 0.2116).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2186) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2135), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+2.41%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2186
2015 Avg (December) 0.2135

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2124 0.2085 0.2106
February 0.2084 0.2025 0.2046
March 0.2136 0.2054 0.2104
April 0.2185 0.2093 0.2150
May 0.2149 0.2116 0.2129
June 0.2176 0.2111 0.2141
July 0.2196 0.2139 0.2176
August 0.2171 0.2119 0.2147
September 0.2136 0.2099 0.2115
October 0.2170 0.2111 0.2140
November 0.2181 0.2133 0.2152
December 0.2224 0.2151 0.2186