YEARLY HIGH
0.6276 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.5951 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6120 BZD

2018 PEN to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.6276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.5951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0325 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6249 to the December average rate of 0.5992, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6276 was up 0.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6273, 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 3,138 BZD
2017 Average 3,084 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 2,975 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162.52 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6277
0.5941
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BZD 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 0.6188, compared to 0.6052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0126 BZD (High: 0.6258 / Low: 0.6132). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 BZD (High: 0.6151 / Low: 0.6107).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0126
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

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 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.6249) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6021), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0228 (+3.79%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.6249
2017 Avg (January) 0.6021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6276 0.6199 0.6249
February 0.6258 0.6132 0.6188
March 0.6245 0.6122 0.6183
April 0.6249 0.6182 0.6222
May 0.6199 0.6104 0.6142
June 0.6172 0.6125 0.6147
July 0.6151 0.6107 0.6136
August 0.6154 0.6047 0.6107
September 0.6108 0.6022 0.6075
October 0.6077 0.5975 0.6031
November 0.5999 0.5951 0.5969
December 0.6037 0.5954 0.5992