YEARLY HIGH
21.6434 KGS
YEARLY LOW
20.2339 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.8293 KGS

2018 PEN to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 21.6434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 20.2339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4095 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.4687 to the December average rate of 20.4209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.6434 was up 0.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.6379, 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 108,217 KGS
2017 Average 105,452 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 101,170 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,047.43 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.5790
20.2548
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to KGS 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 21.0794, compared to 20.5793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.0794
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.5793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.4345 KGS (High: 21.3045 / Low: 20.8700). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1795 KGS (High: 20.4745 / Low: 20.2949).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4345
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1795

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4348 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4348

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 21.4687) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.7762), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6925 (+3.33%).

2018 Avg (January) 21.4687
2017 Avg (January) 20.7762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.6434 21.2514 21.4687
February 21.3045 20.8700 21.0339
March 21.1925 20.8392 20.9732
April 21.2980 21.0483 21.1722
May 21.1584 20.8036 20.9441
June 21.0061 20.7985 20.8843
July 20.9000 20.6985 20.8278
August 20.8716 20.5044 20.7098
September 20.7114 20.4158 20.5890
October 20.6494 20.3955 20.5631
November 20.4745 20.2949 20.3651
December 20.5670 20.2339 20.4209