2018 PEN to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5297 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.5014 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5174 AZN

2018 PEN to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.5297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.5014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0283 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5263 to the December average rate of 0.5060, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5297 was down 11.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5978, 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 2,648 AZN

2017 Average 2,638 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 2,507 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 141.46 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5292

0.5024

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to AZN 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 0.5226, compared to 0.5122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5226

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0147 AZN (High: 0.5294 / Low: 0.5148). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 AZN (High: 0.5211 / Low: 0.5174).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0147

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5263) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5556), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0293 (-5.28%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5263

2017 Avg (January) 0.5556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5297	0.5241	0.5263
February	0.5294	0.5148	0.5200
March	0.5294	0.5172	0.5217
April	0.5295	0.5233	0.5270
May	0.5236	0.5171	0.5202
June	0.5227	0.5187	0.5205
July	0.5211	0.5174	0.5197
August	0.5215	0.5123	0.5175
September	0.5175	0.5101	0.5144
October	0.5148	0.5057	0.5109
November	0.5074	0.5029	0.5047
December	0.5097	0.5014	0.5060