YEARLY HIGH
0.0264 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0202 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0230 PEN

2018 LRD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.0264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0254 to the December average rate of 0.0213, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0264 was down 28.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0372, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 132 PEN
2017 Average 158 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 101 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.06 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0262
0.0207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0247, compared to 0.0213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0018 PEN (High: 0.0237 / Low: 0.0219). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PEN (High: 0.0215 / Low: 0.0212).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0257) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0346), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0088 (-25.58%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0257
2017 Avg (February) 0.0346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0262 0.0249 0.0254
February 0.0264 0.0249 0.0257
March 0.0250 0.0245 0.0248
April 0.0248 0.0245 0.0246
May 0.0250 0.0237 0.0245
June 0.0237 0.0219 0.0230
July 0.0219 0.0202 0.0211
August 0.0216 0.0213 0.0214
September 0.0216 0.0207 0.0214
October 0.0215 0.0212 0.0213
November 0.0215 0.0212 0.0214
December 0.0215 0.0212 0.0213