YEARLY HIGH
0.1212 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.1165 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1188 PEN

2018 ETB to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.1212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.1165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1171 to the December average rate of 0.1193, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1212 was down 20.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1517, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 606 PEN
2017 Average 684 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 582 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.29 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1208
0.1168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1181, compared to 0.1194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0029 PEN (High: 0.1206 / Low: 0.1177). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 PEN (High: 0.1191 / Low: 0.1183).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1205) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1189), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+1.38%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1205
2017 Avg (November) 0.1189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1183 0.1165 0.1171
February 0.1193 0.1165 0.1181
March 0.1194 0.1167 0.1182
April 0.1183 0.1169 0.1175
May 0.1197 0.1180 0.1189
June 0.1191 0.1183 0.1187
July 0.1197 0.1178 0.1188
August 0.1202 0.1179 0.1190
September 0.1206 0.1177 0.1194
October 0.1206 0.1185 0.1195
November 0.1212 0.1200 0.1205
December 0.1206 0.1179 0.1193