YEARLY HIGH
0.2739 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.2322 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2544 PEN

2016 SCR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.2739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 0.2322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0417 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2627 to the December average rate of 0.2537, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2739 was down 1.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2775, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,369 PEN
2015 Average 1,198 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 1,161 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 208.55 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2644
0.2442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.2550, compared to 0.2537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0292 PEN (High: 0.2739 / Low: 0.2447). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 PEN (High: 0.2584 / Low: 0.2518).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0292
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

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 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.2619) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2196), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0423 (+19.28%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.2619
2015 Avg (February) 0.2196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2684 0.2541 0.2627
February 0.2739 0.2447 0.2619
March 0.2651 0.2450 0.2562
April 0.2556 0.2322 0.2459
May 0.2576 0.2406 0.2500
June 0.2613 0.2454 0.2534
July 0.2582 0.2437 0.2511
August 0.2574 0.2454 0.2518
September 0.2584 0.2518 0.2550
October 0.2608 0.2509 0.2555
November 0.2594 0.2514 0.2549
December 0.2581 0.2493 0.2537