YEARLY HIGH
2.4904 PEN
YEARLY LOW
2.1196 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3422 PEN

2018 BND to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 2.4904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 2.1196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3708 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4333 to the December average rate of 2.1449, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4904 was down 0.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5004, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,452 PEN
2017 Average 11,812 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 10,598 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,853.85 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5034
2.1123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 2.4210, compared to 2.2634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.3447 PEN (High: 2.4643 / Low: 2.1196). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0362 PEN (High: 2.4904 / Low: 2.4542).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3447
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0362

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1837 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1837

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 2.4708) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3220), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1488 (+6.41%).

2018 Avg (March) 2.4708
2017 Avg (March) 2.3220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4620 2.4120 2.4333
February 2.4798 2.4398 2.4614
March 2.4904 2.4542 2.4708
April 2.4730 2.4311 2.4533
May 2.4745 2.2461 2.4227
June 2.4688 2.1596 2.2847
July 2.4440 2.1619 2.3144
August 2.4131 2.1611 2.1854
September 2.4176 2.1775 2.2411
October 2.4139 2.3449 2.3661
November 2.4608 2.1449 2.3286
December 2.4643 2.1196 2.1449