2018 PEN to CHF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3073 CHF

YEARLY LOW

0.2840 CHF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2977 CHF

2018 PEN to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 11, valuing the pair at 0.3073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.2840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0233 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2988 to the December average rate of 0.2949, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3073 was down 1.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3116, 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 1,537 CHF

2017 Average 1,510 CHF

Yearly Trough Low 1,420 CHF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 116.62 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3064

0.2859

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to CHF 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 0.2976, compared to 0.2978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2976

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0158 CHF (High: 0.3055 / Low: 0.2897). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 CHF (High: 0.3001 / Low: 0.2959).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.3047) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3012), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+1.15%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.3047

2017 Avg (May) 0.3012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3055	0.2897	0.2988
February	0.2902	0.2840	0.2876
March	0.2965	0.2878	0.2916
April	0.3055	0.2953	0.2999
May	0.3073	0.3009	0.3047
June	0.3054	0.3008	0.3027
July	0.3065	0.3014	0.3035
August	0.3049	0.2928	0.3006
September	0.2976	0.2903	0.2927
October	0.3001	0.2959	0.2983
November	0.2995	0.2941	0.2966
December	0.2978	0.2917	0.2949