YEARLY HIGH
0.0526 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0434 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0454 PEN

2018 AFN to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 0.0434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0461 to the December average rate of 0.0445, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0526 was up 2.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0511, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 263 PEN
2017 Average 240 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 217 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.93 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0471
0.0437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0462, compared to 0.0446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0462
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0083 PEN (High: 0.0526 / Low: 0.0443). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 PEN (High: 0.0471 / Low: 0.0463).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0448) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0473), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-5.20%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0448
2017 Avg (November) 0.0473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0466 0.0455 0.0461
February 0.0473 0.0462 0.0468
March 0.0471 0.0463 0.0468
April 0.0466 0.0458 0.0462
May 0.0466 0.0455 0.0460
June 0.0459 0.0447 0.0456
July 0.0459 0.0446 0.0450
August 0.0457 0.0448 0.0452
September 0.0450 0.0434 0.0441
October 0.0448 0.0437 0.0440
November 0.0526 0.0443 0.0448
December 0.0451 0.0441 0.0445