2018 PEN to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0973 CNY

YEARLY LOW

1.9176 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0124 CNY

2018 PEN to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 2.0973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 1.9176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1797 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9983 to the December average rate of 2.0486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0973 was down 1.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1274, 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 10,487 CNY

2017 Average 10,363 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 9,588 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 898.64 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0943

1.9319

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to CNY 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 1.9607, compared to 2.0640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9607

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0714 CNY (High: 2.0862 / Low: 2.0148). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0215 CNY (High: 1.9597 / Low: 1.9382).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0714

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0215

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0520 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2.0808) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0580), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0228 (+1.11%).

2018 Avg (August) 2.0808

2017 Avg (August) 2.0580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0278	1.9565	1.9983
February	1.9620	1.9176	1.9462
March	1.9567	1.9347	1.9455
April	1.9597	1.9382	1.9502
May	1.9642	1.9325	1.9466
June	2.0252	1.9585	1.9773
July	2.0862	2.0148	2.0503
August	2.0973	2.0659	2.0808
September	2.0861	2.0578	2.0715
October	2.0886	2.0610	2.0767
November	2.0675	2.0436	2.0565
December	2.0640	2.0196	2.0486