YEARLY HIGH
2.6087 PEN
YEARLY LOW
2.3413 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4558 PEN

2018 AUD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 2.6087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 2.3413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2674 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5583 to the December average rate of 2.4090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6087 was down 0.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6220, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,043 PEN
2017 Average 12,501 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 11,706 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,336.95 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5775
2.3469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 2.5050, compared to 2.4066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0985 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1417 PEN (High: 2.5040 / Low: 2.3623). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0414 PEN (High: 2.4530 / Low: 2.4115).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1417
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0414

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0404 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.5583) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4891), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0692 (+2.78%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.5583
2017 Avg (January) 2.4891

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6087 2.5155 2.5583
February 2.5898 2.5317 2.5561
March 2.5694 2.4719 2.5210
April 2.5143 2.4452 2.4806
May 2.4938 2.4325 2.4639
June 2.5009 2.4019 2.4504
July 2.4530 2.4115 2.4260
August 2.4313 2.3768 2.4106
September 2.4035 2.3599 2.3820
October 2.3905 2.3413 2.3662
November 2.4753 2.4199 2.4456
December 2.5040 2.3623 2.4090