YEARLY HIGH
0.2285 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.2095 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2213 XDR

2017 PEN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 0.2285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.2095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0190 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2217 to the December average rate of 0.2177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2285 was up 2.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2224, 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 1,142 XDR
2016 Average 1,067 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,048 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.79 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2274
0.2159
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 0.2240, compared to 0.2185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0108 XDR (High: 0.2204 / Low: 0.2095). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 XDR (High: 0.2180 / Low: 0.2156).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.2265) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2046), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0219 (+10.69%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.2265
2016 Avg (February) 0.2046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2245 0.2192 0.2217
February 0.2285 0.2242 0.2265
March 0.2275 0.2251 0.2263
April 0.2277 0.2239 0.2261
May 0.2251 0.2202 0.2223
June 0.2230 0.2198 0.2214
July 0.2221 0.2193 0.2207
August 0.2204 0.2166 0.2186
September 0.2180 0.2156 0.2168
October 0.2198 0.2155 0.2182
November 0.2204 0.2095 0.2188
December 0.2195 0.2149 0.2177