YEARLY HIGH
0.5675 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.5240 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5475 ANG

2018 PEN to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 0.5675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.5240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0435 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5549 to the December average rate of 0.5279, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5675 was up 2.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5540, 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 2,838 ANG
2017 Average 2,731 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 2,620 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 217.45 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5651
0.5223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to ANG 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 0.5510, compared to 0.5440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0229 ANG (High: 0.5607 / Low: 0.5378). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 ANG (High: 0.5283 / Low: 0.5240).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0229
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0222 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.5615) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5473), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0142 (+2.60%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.5615
2017 Avg (July) 0.5473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5573 0.5501 0.5549
February 0.5557 0.5445 0.5495
March 0.5545 0.5436 0.5491
April 0.5549 0.5490 0.5526
May 0.5514 0.5449 0.5479
June 0.5554 0.5487 0.5521
July 0.5675 0.5537 0.5615
August 0.5673 0.5551 0.5610
September 0.5607 0.5378 0.5548
October 0.5366 0.5277 0.5326
November 0.5283 0.5240 0.5259
December 0.5318 0.5243 0.5279