YEARLY HIGH
2.4085 PEN
YEARLY LOW
2.1366 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2746 PEN

2018 NZD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 2.4085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 2.1366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2719 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3328 to the December average rate of 2.2896, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4085 was down 1.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4451, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,043 PEN
2017 Average 11,589 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 10,683 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,359.54 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3929
2.1540
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 2.3242, compared to 2.2250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0992 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.1005 PEN (High: 2.3868 / Low: 2.2863). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0362 PEN (High: 2.2039 / Low: 2.1677).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1005
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0362

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0629 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0629

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.3730) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3524), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0207 (+0.88%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.3730
2017 Avg (February) 2.3524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3703 2.2902 2.3328
February 2.4085 2.3418 2.3730
March 2.3890 2.3271 2.3571
April 2.3868 2.2863 2.3381
May 2.3056 2.2443 2.2752
June 2.2986 2.2098 2.2689
July 2.2486 2.2081 2.2245
August 2.2235 2.1589 2.1925
September 2.2039 2.1677 2.1834
October 2.2045 2.1366 2.1739
November 2.3258 2.2389 2.2858
December 2.3492 2.2529 2.2896