YEARLY HIGH
0.4271 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.3833 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4075 AUD

2018 PEN to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.4271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.3833.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0438 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3909 to the December average rate of 0.4152, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4271 was up 3.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4147, 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 2,136 AUD
2017 Average 2,001 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 1,917 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 218.90 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4258
0.3878
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to AUD 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 0.3994, compared to 0.4156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3994
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0240 AUD (High: 0.4233 / Low: 0.3994). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 AUD (High: 0.4147 / Low: 0.4077).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0240
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.4226) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3948), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0278 (+7.05%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.4226
2017 Avg (October) 0.3948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3975 0.3833 0.3909
February 0.3950 0.3861 0.3912
March 0.4045 0.3892 0.3967
April 0.4090 0.3977 0.4032
May 0.4111 0.4010 0.4059
June 0.4163 0.3999 0.4082
July 0.4147 0.4077 0.4122
August 0.4207 0.4113 0.4149
September 0.4237 0.4161 0.4198
October 0.4271 0.4183 0.4226
November 0.4132 0.4040 0.4089
December 0.4233 0.3994 0.4152