YEARLY HIGH
352.1904 CDF
YEARLY LOW
261.9706 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
286.8956 CDF

2016 PEN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 352.1904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 261.9706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 90.2198 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 269.7759 to the December average rate of 342.9650, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 352.1904 was up 13.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 311.2304, 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 1,760,952 CDF
2015 Average 1,456,449 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,309,853 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 451,099.07 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

350.7776
257.0264
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to CDF 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 274.9663, compared to 298.8249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.8586 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 274.9663
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 298.8249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 67.7489 CDF (High: 336.3845 / Low: 268.6356). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7564 CDF (High: 267.1486 / Low: 262.3923).

November Spread (Volatile) ±67.7489
February Spread (Stable) ±4.7564

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.9369 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 342.9650) against the same month in 2015 (average: 274.3676), the exchange rate shifted by +68.5974 (+25.00%).

2016 Avg (December) 342.9650
2015 Avg (December) 274.3676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 271.7501 266.7968 269.7759
February 267.1486 262.3923 264.8390
March 278.7559 261.9706 272.3379
April 285.2710 274.0313 281.0398
May 283.2743 275.4353 278.5733
June 292.2524 273.8824 283.2318
July 292.2358 283.3002 288.0289
August 297.2394 289.3161 293.1126
September 292.0327 286.6190 288.9349
October 290.0266 284.6980 286.9451
November 336.3845 268.6356 292.9627
December 352.1904 331.9322 342.9650