YEARLY HIGH
0.0698 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0660 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0683 PEN

2018 GMD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.0698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.0660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0670 to the December average rate of 0.0680, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0698 was down 11.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0789, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 349 PEN
2017 Average 356 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 330 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.15 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0696
0.0668
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0686, compared to 0.0681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0686
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0025 PEN (High: 0.0695 / Low: 0.0670). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PEN (High: 0.0696 / Low: 0.0690).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0694) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0710), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-2.25%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0694
2017 Avg (May) 0.0710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0679 0.0660 0.0670
February 0.0695 0.0670 0.0686
March 0.0693 0.0679 0.0687
April 0.0690 0.0681 0.0684
May 0.0698 0.0689 0.0694
June 0.0696 0.0690 0.0693
July 0.0697 0.0680 0.0687
August 0.0690 0.0678 0.0684
September 0.0693 0.0669 0.0682
October 0.0681 0.0669 0.0673
November 0.0684 0.0676 0.0681
December 0.0686 0.0674 0.0680