YEARLY HIGH
0.8406 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.7951 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8290 XCD

2017 PEN to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.8406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.7951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0455 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8096 to the December average rate of 0.8329, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8406 was up 1.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8323, 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 4,203 XCD
2016 Average 4,004 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 3,976 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 227.54 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8362
0.8072
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to XCD 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 0.8254, compared to 0.8326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8254
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0439 XCD (High: 0.8390 / Low: 0.7951). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 XCD (High: 0.8351 / Low: 0.8282).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0439
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.8338) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8100), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0238 (+2.94%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.8338
2016 Avg (August) 0.8100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8247 0.7957 0.8096
February 0.8342 0.8216 0.8294
March 0.8337 0.8195 0.8283
April 0.8351 0.8282 0.8315
May 0.8332 0.8212 0.8259
June 0.8338 0.8212 0.8277
July 0.8359 0.8289 0.8323
August 0.8406 0.8276 0.8338
September 0.8370 0.8256 0.8326
October 0.8357 0.8233 0.8311
November 0.8390 0.7951 0.8327
December 0.8365 0.8207 0.8329