2018 PEN to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

552.7479 BIF

YEARLY LOW

527.0672 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

541.0311 BIF

2018 PEN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 552.7479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 527.0672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.6807 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 548.2349 to the December average rate of 537.2411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 552.7479 was up 1.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 546.9716, 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 2,763,739 BIF

2017 Average 2,642,319 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 2,635,336 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 128,403.33 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

550.0415

531.9768

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BIF 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 544.5167, compared to 537.5454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.9713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 544.5167

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 537.5454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 17.9623 BIF (High: 545.8751 / Low: 527.9128). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.2888 BIF (High: 547.5169 / Low: 538.2281).

December Spread (Volatile) ±17.9623

June Spread (Stable) ±9.2888

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 7.1995 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1995

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 548.5361) against the same month in 2017 (average: 522.2085), the exchange rate shifted by +26.3276 (+5.04%).

2018 Avg (April) 548.5361

2017 Avg (April) 522.2085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	551.2840	541.8570	548.2349
February	550.4274	538.0466	543.2658
March	551.7339	536.0751	543.4983
April	552.7479	543.4225	548.5361
May	547.6518	535.1948	541.3366
June	547.5169	538.2281	542.2286
July	546.2333	534.8015	540.7215
August	546.5116	533.2603	539.6492
September	542.5776	532.3251	536.5668
October	543.7105	532.3116	537.6118
November	538.3290	527.0672	533.4822
December	545.8751	527.9128	537.2411