YEARLY HIGH
0.0512 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0431 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0487 PEN

2018 HTG to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 0.0512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0499 to the December average rate of 0.0442, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0512 was down 4.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0538, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 256 PEN
2017 Average 251 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 216 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.62 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0513
0.0436
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0502, compared to 0.0473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0029 PEN (High: 0.0461 / Low: 0.0431). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 PEN (High: 0.0504 / Low: 0.0495).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0506) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0476), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+6.37%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0506
2017 Avg (May) 0.0476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0508 0.0490 0.0499
February 0.0511 0.0500 0.0507
March 0.0509 0.0498 0.0504
April 0.0504 0.0495 0.0499
May 0.0512 0.0499 0.0506
June 0.0507 0.0491 0.0497
July 0.0506 0.0485 0.0493
August 0.0494 0.0474 0.0488
September 0.0482 0.0472 0.0477
October 0.0478 0.0466 0.0471
November 0.0474 0.0458 0.0465
December 0.0461 0.0431 0.0442