2018 PEN to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2661 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.9795 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1105 BRL

2018 PEN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 1.2661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.9795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2866 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9975 to the December average rate of 1.1564, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2661 was up 22.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0317, 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 6,330 BRL

2017 Average 4,896 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 4,897 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,433.04 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2624

0.9735

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BRL 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 1.0542, compared to 1.1667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0542

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1254 BRL (High: 1.2148 / Low: 1.0894). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0272 BRL (High: 1.0124 / Low: 0.9852).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1254

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0272

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1101 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.2383) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9646), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2737 (+28.37%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.2383

2017 Avg (September) 0.9646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0232	0.9795	0.9975
February	1.0124	0.9852	0.9996
March	1.0326	0.9855	1.0090
April	1.0781	1.0235	1.0549
May	1.1430	1.0773	1.1096
June	1.1966	1.1359	1.1548
July	1.1962	1.1267	1.1659
August	1.2556	1.1332	1.1918
September	1.2661	1.2149	1.2383
October	1.2148	1.0894	1.1282
November	1.1659	1.0959	1.1197
December	1.1712	1.1380	1.1564