2018 BAM to PEN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0705 PEN

YEARLY LOW

1.9124 PEN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9860 PEN

2018 BAM to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 2.0705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 1.9124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1581 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0042 to the December average rate of 1.9580, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0705 was up 2.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,353 PEN

2017 Average 9,416 PEN

Yearly Trough Low 9,562 PEN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 790.62 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0627

1.9323

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2.0112, compared to 1.9609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0503 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0112

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0834 PEN (High: 2.0490 / Low: 1.9656). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0346 PEN (High: 2.0705 / Low: 2.0359).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0834

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0346

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0497 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.0519) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7741), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2777 (+15.65%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.0519

2017 Avg (February) 1.7741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0490	1.9656	2.0042
February	2.0705	2.0359	2.0519
March	2.0648	2.0291	2.0490
April	2.0468	2.0090	2.0297
May	2.0078	1.9370	1.9800
June	1.9738	1.9315	1.9524
July	2.0035	1.9428	1.9620
August	1.9788	1.9124	1.9432
September	2.0175	1.9532	1.9782
October	2.0030	1.9382	1.9577
November	2.0234	1.9430	1.9662
December	1.9775	1.9339	1.9580