YEARLY HIGH
0.6491 FJD
YEARLY LOW
0.6156 FJD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6336 FJD

2018 PEN to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 0.6491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.6156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0335 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6284 to the December average rate of 0.6310, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6491 was up 0.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6470, 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 3,246 FJD
2017 Average 3,158 FJD
Yearly Trough Low 3,078 FJD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 167.46 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6459
0.6190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to FJD 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 0.6295, compared to 0.6377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0215 FJD (High: 0.6409 / Low: 0.6194). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 FJD (High: 0.6250 / Low: 0.6171).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0215
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.6414) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6225), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0189 (+3.04%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.6414
2017 Avg (August) 0.6225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6409 0.6194 0.6284
February 0.6250 0.6171 0.6213
March 0.6344 0.6156 0.6247
April 0.6392 0.6234 0.6318
May 0.6394 0.6304 0.6354
June 0.6426 0.6294 0.6356
July 0.6449 0.6358 0.6404
August 0.6491 0.6359 0.6414
September 0.6470 0.6380 0.6420
October 0.6478 0.6373 0.6437
November 0.6402 0.6223 0.6277
December 0.6382 0.6193 0.6310