2018 PEN to GIP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2390 GIP

YEARLY LOW

0.2163 GIP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2281 GIP

2018 PEN to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to GIP 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 GIP. 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 GIP

2017 Average 1,191 GIP

Yearly Trough Low 1,081 GIP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.72 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2378

0.2186

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PEN to GIP 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 GIP (High: 0.2303 / Low: 0.2189). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 GIP (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