YEARLY HIGH
0.2584 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.2293 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2401 PEN

2017 SCR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.2293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0290 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2496 to the December average rate of 0.2330, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2584 was down 5.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2739, 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 1,292 PEN
2016 Average 1,272 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 1,147 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145.22 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2513
0.2313
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 0.2432, compared to 0.2370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0162 PEN (High: 0.2537 / Low: 0.2375). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 PEN (High: 0.2451 / Low: 0.2384).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0162
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2496) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2627), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0131 (-4.99%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2496
2016 Avg (January) 0.2627

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2584 0.2425 0.2496
February 0.2493 0.2388 0.2423
March 0.2537 0.2375 0.2424
April 0.2495 0.2376 0.2411
May 0.2451 0.2384 0.2416
June 0.2502 0.2354 0.2424
July 0.2474 0.2350 0.2399
August 0.2459 0.2360 0.2388
September 0.2420 0.2347 0.2382
October 0.2451 0.2309 0.2374
November 0.2451 0.2293 0.2349
December 0.2412 0.2301 0.2330