YEARLY HIGH
2.6191 PEN
YEARLY LOW
2.4543 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5358 PEN

2018 CAD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.6191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 2.4543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1649 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5871 to the December average rate of 2.5018, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6191 was down 1.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6703, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,096 PEN
2017 Average 12,572 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 12,271 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 824.35 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5965
2.4833
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.5425, compared to 2.5290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5425
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0946 PEN (High: 2.5617 / Low: 2.4671). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0335 PEN (High: 2.5754 / Low: 2.5419).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0946
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0335

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0694 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0694

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.5835) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4867), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0968 (+3.89%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.5835
2017 Avg (February) 2.4867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6124 2.5653 2.5871
February 2.6191 2.5410 2.5835
March 2.5442 2.4940 2.5140
April 2.5733 2.4990 2.5351
May 2.5734 2.5172 2.5425
June 2.5291 2.4543 2.4927
July 2.5134 2.4726 2.4950
August 2.5537 2.4938 2.5223
September 2.5704 2.5164 2.5403
October 2.5829 2.5382 2.5582
November 2.5754 2.5419 2.5566
December 2.5617 2.4671 2.5018