YEARLY HIGH
1.3094 PEN
YEARLY LOW
1.2016 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2493 PEN

2016 XCD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 1.3094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 1.2016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1079 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2720 to the December average rate of 1.2574, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3094 was up 3.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2636, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,547 PEN
2015 Average 5,892 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 6,008 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 539.36 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3053
1.2144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.2519, compared to 1.2467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0737 PEN (High: 1.3046 / Low: 1.2308). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 PEN (High: 1.2628 / Low: 1.2442).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0737
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0384 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.2978) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1394), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1583 (+13.90%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.2978
2015 Avg (February) 1.1394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2883 1.2636 1.2720
February 1.3094 1.2867 1.2978
March 1.3046 1.2308 1.2603
April 1.2543 1.2016 1.2220
May 1.2475 1.2133 1.2323
June 1.2483 1.2156 1.2273
July 1.2449 1.2122 1.2229
August 1.2531 1.2242 1.2346
September 1.2604 1.2401 1.2519
October 1.2628 1.2442 1.2537
November 1.2690 1.2466 1.2599
December 1.2657 1.2406 1.2574