YEARLY HIGH
0.5215 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.4768 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4973 PEN

2018 CNY to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 0.5215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.4768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0447 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5005 to the December average rate of 0.4882, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5215 was up 1.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5143, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,037 PEN
2017 Average 12,066 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 11,920 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,117.22 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5174
0.4773
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.5101, compared to 0.4845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0180 PEN (High: 0.5111 / Low: 0.4931). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 PEN (High: 0.5159 / Low: 0.5103).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0180
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0180 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5138) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4741), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0398 (+8.39%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5138
2017 Avg (February) 0.4741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5111 0.4931 0.5005
February 0.5215 0.5097 0.5138
March 0.5169 0.5111 0.5140
April 0.5159 0.5103 0.5128
May 0.5175 0.5091 0.5137
June 0.5106 0.4938 0.5058
July 0.4963 0.4793 0.4878
August 0.4841 0.4768 0.4806
September 0.4860 0.4794 0.4828
October 0.4852 0.4788 0.4815
November 0.4893 0.4837 0.4863
December 0.4952 0.4845 0.4882