YEARLY HIGH
0.0191 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0179 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0185 PEN

2018 DJF to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.0191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0180 to the December average rate of 0.0189, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0191 was down 0.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0191, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95 PEN
2017 Average 91 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 90 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.77 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0190
0.0179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0183, compared to 0.0187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0183
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0005 PEN (High: 0.0185 / Low: 0.0180). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PEN (High: 0.0185 / Low: 0.0183).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0189) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0182), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+4.12%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0189
2017 Avg (December) 0.0182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0181 0.0179 0.0180
February 0.0185 0.0180 0.0183
March 0.0185 0.0182 0.0184
April 0.0184 0.0182 0.0183
May 0.0186 0.0183 0.0184
June 0.0184 0.0183 0.0184
July 0.0185 0.0183 0.0184
August 0.0187 0.0183 0.0185
September 0.0187 0.0185 0.0186
October 0.0189 0.0186 0.0187
November 0.0190 0.0188 0.0190
December 0.0191 0.0188 0.0189