YEARLY HIGH
29.6532 CVE
YEARLY LOW
27.3158 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.5076 CVE

2018 PEN to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 29.6532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 27.3158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3374 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.2349 to the December average rate of 28.8798, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.6532 was down 8.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.3237, 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 148,266 CVE
2017 Average 150,385 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 136,579 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,687.08 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

29.2625
27.4398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to CVE 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 28.1456, compared to 28.8696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.1456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.8696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.2418 CVE (High: 28.8309 / Low: 27.5891). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4541 CVE (High: 29.0175 / Low: 28.5634).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2418
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4541

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6432 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6432

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 29.1106) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.8703), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2403 (+0.83%).

2018 Avg (August) 29.1106
2017 Avg (August) 28.8703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.8309 27.5891 28.2349
February 27.8344 27.3158 27.5917
March 27.8667 27.3555 27.6105
April 28.2674 27.6441 27.9259
May 29.1436 28.0927 28.5394
June 29.2130 28.5649 28.9711
July 29.0935 28.5518 28.8730
August 29.6532 28.6058 29.1106
September 28.8748 28.3880 28.6501
October 29.3067 28.5851 28.9003
November 29.0175 28.5634 28.8038
December 29.2931 28.5810 28.8798