2018 PEN to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2814.9295 GNF

YEARLY LOW

2684.8157 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2754.4787 GNF

2018 PEN to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 2814.9295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 2684.8157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 130.1138 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2801.0775 to the December average rate of 2721.0460, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2814.9295 was down 2.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 2901.5214, 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 14,074,648 GNF

2017 Average 13,991,485 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 13,424,079 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 650,569.11 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2811.1470

2690.3130

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to GNF 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 2775.7728, compared to 2733.1845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 42.5883 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2775.7728

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2733.1845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 92.7382 GNF (High: 2781.5177 / Low: 2688.7796). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.2606 GNF (High: 2774.2785 / Low: 2752.0179).

August Spread (Volatile) ±92.7382

June Spread (Stable) ±22.2606

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 37.6174 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -37.6174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2801.0775) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2805.8763), the exchange rate shifted by -4.7988 (-0.17%).

2018 Avg (January) 2801.0775

2017 Avg (January) 2805.8763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2814.9295	2782.2222	2801.0775
February	2805.4354	2744.3225	2772.5404
March	2801.5219	2749.1458	2771.6500
April	2807.5111	2771.7182	2792.5229
May	2771.2137	2739.6108	2754.9055
June	2774.2785	2752.0179	2761.9408
July	2782.4092	2744.3055	2762.6066
August	2781.5177	2688.7796	2749.9844
September	2766.2863	2714.8852	2739.4764
October	2753.3672	2699.9714	2725.6112
November	2715.5556	2684.8157	2700.3825
December	2756.9345	2690.9636	2721.0460