YEARLY HIGH
13438.1836 IRR
YEARLY LOW
11003.3032 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12371.5875 IRR

2018 PEN to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 13438.1836. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 11003.3032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2434.8804 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11207.7726 to the December average rate of 12559.0571, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13438.1836 was up 22.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 11005.9545, 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 67,190,918 IRR
2017 Average 50,694,964 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 55,016,516 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,174,402.08 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13412.2831
11007.3625
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to IRR 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 11853.0936, compared to 12890.0814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1036.9878 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11853.0936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12890.0814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1527.7158 IRR (High: 12903.0426 / Low: 11375.3268). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 110.8562 IRR (High: 12663.4824 / Low: 12552.6263).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1527.7158
November Spread (Stable) ±110.8562

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 282.6860 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -282.6860

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 13168.3333) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10136.3250), the exchange rate shifted by +3032.0084 (+29.91%).

2018 Avg (August) 13168.3333
2017 Avg (August) 10136.3250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11491.5338 11003.3032 11207.7726
February 11509.5432 11271.5375 11408.5237
March 11682.0586 11431.5917 11537.6627
April 11667.7001 11512.1730 11612.9977
May 12903.0426 11375.3268 12399.4225
June 13017.7727 12889.3142 12952.1825
July 13413.3722 12954.9227 13211.8730
August 13438.1836 12988.7759 13168.3333
September 13120.7276 12933.0473 13043.6613
October 13050.6999 12623.2730 12760.9753
November 12663.4824 12552.6263 12596.5885
December 12661.0036 12462.6424 12559.0571