YEARLY HIGH
0.4353 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.4056 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4174 PEN

2017 SBD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 0.4353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.4056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0297 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4249 to the December average rate of 0.4173, 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 0.4353 was down 0.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4394, 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 2,177 PEN
2016 Average 2,132 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 2,028 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148.42 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4260
0.4135
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 0.4182, compared to 0.4167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0297 PEN (High: 0.4353 / Low: 0.4056). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 PEN (High: 0.4189 / Low: 0.4146).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0297
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.4146) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4301), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0155 (-3.60%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.4146
2016 Avg (November) 0.4301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4307 0.4172 0.4249
February 0.4219 0.4166 0.4187
March 0.4240 0.4163 0.4199
April 0.4200 0.4131 0.4156
May 0.4206 0.4104 0.4154
June 0.4200 0.4115 0.4145
July 0.4186 0.4117 0.4149
August 0.4264 0.4116 0.4186
September 0.4214 0.4138 0.4181
October 0.4189 0.4146 0.4163
November 0.4353 0.4056 0.4146
December 0.4238 0.4131 0.4173