YEARLY HIGH
22.3332 INR
YEARLY LOW
19.5827 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.8038 INR

2018 PEN to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 22.3332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 19.5827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7506 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.7904 to the December average rate of 21.0266, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.3332 was up 7.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.7659, 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 111,666 INR
2017 Average 99,830 INR
Yearly Trough Low 97,913 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,752.81 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.3314
19.5594
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to INR 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 20.2217, compared to 21.3859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.2217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.3859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.1412 INR (High: 21.7469 / Low: 20.6057). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1685 INR (High: 21.0418 / Low: 20.8733).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.1412
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1685

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.8052 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 22.1004) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.0078), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0927 (+10.46%).

2018 Avg (October) 22.1004
2017 Avg (October) 20.0078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.9405 19.6047 19.7904
February 20.0091 19.5827 19.8387
March 20.1935 19.8885 20.0109
April 20.6707 20.0386 20.3312
May 20.9416 20.3574 20.6330
June 21.0684 20.4563 20.7262
July 21.0418 20.8733 20.9644
August 21.4763 20.8736 21.1361
September 22.0583 21.4830 21.7929
October 22.3332 21.8707 22.1004
November 21.7469 20.6057 21.2952
December 21.4827 20.5466 21.0266