YEARLY HIGH
0.2390 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2163 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2281 GBP

2018 PEN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 0.2390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.2163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0227 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2251 to the December average rate of 0.2346, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2390 was down 4.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2516, 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 1,195 GBP
2017 Average 1,191 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,081 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.72 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2378
0.2186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to GBP 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 0.2238, compared to 0.2324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0114 GBP (High: 0.2303 / Low: 0.2189). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 GBP (High: 0.2229 / Low: 0.2183).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.2362) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2381), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-0.82%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.2362
2017 Avg (August) 0.2381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2303 0.2189 0.2251
February 0.2229 0.2183 0.2203
March 0.2226 0.2171 0.2203
April 0.2242 0.2163 0.2202
May 0.2303 0.2242 0.2269
June 0.2337 0.2281 0.2300
July 0.2342 0.2291 0.2317
August 0.2390 0.2322 0.2362
September 0.2350 0.2284 0.2317
October 0.2345 0.2270 0.2306
November 0.2321 0.2262 0.2298
December 0.2377 0.2310 0.2346