YEARLY HIGH
0.2815 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.2190 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2499 PEN

2018 NAD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.2815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.2190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0625 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2640 to the December average rate of 0.2364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2815 was up 6.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2637, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,407 PEN
2017 Average 1,226 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 1,095 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 312.28 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2796
0.2216
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.2648, compared to 0.2351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2648
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0227 PEN (High: 0.2599 / Low: 0.2371). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 PEN (High: 0.2770 / Low: 0.2719).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0227
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2747) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2468), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0280 (+11.33%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2747
2017 Avg (February) 0.2468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2721 0.2580 0.2640
February 0.2815 0.2663 0.2747
March 0.2770 0.2719 0.2742
April 0.2730 0.2607 0.2669
May 0.2681 0.2581 0.2615
June 0.2599 0.2371 0.2473
July 0.2497 0.2374 0.2435
August 0.2475 0.2278 0.2350
September 0.2339 0.2190 0.2265
October 0.2344 0.2236 0.2297
November 0.2469 0.2330 0.2393
December 0.2477 0.2305 0.2364