YEARLY HIGH
34.7037 ALL
YEARLY LOW
31.9462 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.8856 ALL

2018 PEN to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 34.7037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 31.9462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7575 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.0402 to the December average rate of 32.2523, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 34.7037 was down 12.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 39.5133, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 173,519 ALL
2017 Average 182,419 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 159,731 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,787.51 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

34.2190
32.0735
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to ALL 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 33.0552, compared to 32.7160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.0552
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.7160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.3548 ALL (High: 34.7037 / Low: 33.3489). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4713 ALL (High: 33.1483 / Low: 32.6771).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3548
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4713

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9541 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 34.0402) against the same month in 2017 (average: 38.4246), the exchange rate shifted by -4.3844 (-11.41%).

2018 Avg (January) 34.0402
2017 Avg (January) 38.4246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.7037 33.3489 34.0402
February 33.4919 32.6598 33.0861
March 33.1341 32.1838 32.7334
April 32.9591 32.3017 32.6207
May 33.3469 32.4569 32.8140
June 33.3740 32.3299 33.0367
July 33.1483 32.6771 32.9118
August 33.5628 32.6493 33.1082
September 33.0045 32.5064 32.8136
October 33.0072 32.4534 32.7119
November 32.7473 32.2586 32.4984
December 32.5774 31.9462 32.2523