2018 PEN to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1653 BOB

YEARLY LOW

2.0282 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1032 BOB

2018 PEN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 2.1653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 2.0282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1371 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1493 to the December average rate of 2.0542, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1653 was down 0.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1714, 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 10,827 BOB

2017 Average 10,640 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 10,141 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 685.53 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1595

2.0366

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BOB 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 2.1278, compared to 2.0785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1278

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0448 BOB (High: 2.1519 / Low: 2.1070). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0161 BOB (High: 2.1216 / Low: 2.1055).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0448

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0273 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.1493) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0728), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0764 (+3.69%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.1493

2017 Avg (January) 2.0728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1653	2.1313	2.1493
February	2.1519	2.1070	2.1272
March	2.1484	2.1092	2.1265
April	2.1489	2.1256	2.1390
May	2.1300	2.0987	2.1117
June	2.1216	2.1055	2.1135
July	2.1150	2.0917	2.1074
August	2.1183	2.0792	2.0993
September	2.1048	2.0705	2.0896
October	2.0896	2.0554	2.0735
November	2.0578	2.0282	2.0468
December	2.0694	2.0356	2.0542