YEARLY HIGH
0.2679 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2456 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2578 EUR

2018 PEN to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 0.2679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.2456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0223 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2549 to the December average rate of 0.2612, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2679 was down 8.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2924, 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 1,339 EUR
2017 Average 1,359 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,228 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.63 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2648
0.2479
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to EUR 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 0.2544, compared to 0.2612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0100 EUR (High: 0.2603 / Low: 0.2503). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 EUR (High: 0.2625 / Low: 0.2590).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.2634) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2610), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+0.90%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.2634
2017 Avg (August) 0.2610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2603 0.2503 0.2549
February 0.2516 0.2456 0.2493
March 0.2520 0.2473 0.2495
April 0.2551 0.2498 0.2522
May 0.2642 0.2547 0.2585
June 0.2649 0.2597 0.2618
July 0.2625 0.2590 0.2610
August 0.2679 0.2591 0.2634
September 0.2612 0.2572 0.2594
October 0.2639 0.2588 0.2612
November 0.2641 0.2586 0.2608
December 0.2640 0.2576 0.2612