YEARLY HIGH
1.9945 PEN
YEARLY LOW
1.8880 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9331 PEN

2018 AZN to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 1.9945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1.8880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1065 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9002 to the December average rate of 1.9762, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9945 was down 0.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0011, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,973 PEN
2017 Average 9,486 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 9,440 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 532.68 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9899
1.8893
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 1.9136, compared to 1.9526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0390 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0538 PEN (High: 1.9425 / Low: 1.8888). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 PEN (High: 1.9329 / Low: 1.9189).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0538
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0192 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.9762) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9119), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0644 (+3.37%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.9762
2017 Avg (December) 1.9119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9080 1.8880 1.9002
February 1.9425 1.8888 1.9233
March 1.9337 1.8890 1.9169
April 1.9109 1.8886 1.8977
May 1.9339 1.9097 1.9224
June 1.9280 1.9131 1.9213
July 1.9329 1.9189 1.9241
August 1.9519 1.9175 1.9326
September 1.9603 1.9324 1.9439
October 1.9774 1.9427 1.9572
November 1.9885 1.9710 1.9815
December 1.9945 1.9621 1.9762