YEARLY HIGH
0.4394 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.4059 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4264 PEN

2016 SBD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.4394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 0.4059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0335 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4219 to the December average rate of 0.4305, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4394 was up 3.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,197 PEN
2015 Average 2,025 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 2,030 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 167.63 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4332
0.4150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to PEN 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 0.4249, compared to 0.4280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0256 PEN (High: 0.4315 / Low: 0.4059). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 PEN (High: 0.4345 / Low: 0.4271).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0256
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4305) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0134 (+3.20%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4305
2015 Avg (December) 0.4171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4279 0.4171 0.4219
February 0.4345 0.4271 0.4315
March 0.4358 0.4196 0.4271
April 0.4315 0.4059 0.4165
May 0.4324 0.4218 0.4271
June 0.4326 0.4149 0.4251
July 0.4252 0.4137 0.4187
August 0.4313 0.4222 0.4259
September 0.4349 0.4269 0.4311
October 0.4352 0.4259 0.4317
November 0.4377 0.4235 0.4301
December 0.4394 0.4222 0.4305