YEARLY HIGH
6494.4835 KMF
YEARLY LOW
121.5304 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
144.5990 KMF

2018 PEN to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 6494.4835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 121.5304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6372.9531 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 125.4657 to the December average rate of 128.6109, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6494.4835 was up 4413.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 143.8767, 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 32,472,417 KMF
2017 Average 669,193 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 607,652 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,864,765.64 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

362.1821
100.9491
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to KMF 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 125.2250, compared to 163.9730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 38.7480 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 125.2250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 163.9730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 6367.0609 KMF (High: 6494.4835 / Low: 127.4226). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8896 KMF (High: 123.8612 / Low: 121.9716).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6367.0609
March Spread (Stable) ±1.8896

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 211.8018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -211.8018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 340.4127) against the same month in 2017 (average: 129.2979), the exchange rate shifted by +211.1148 (+163.28%).

2018 Avg (November) 340.4127
2017 Avg (November) 129.2979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 128.2720 122.8469 125.4657
February 123.7923 121.5304 122.7185
March 123.8612 121.9716 122.8510
April 125.7873 123.1708 124.2575
May 129.3777 124.8171 127.0099
June 130.2432 127.9135 129.0475
July 129.8525 127.6634 128.5967
August 131.7820 128.7693 129.8438
September 128.9175 126.5694 127.7449
October 130.0512 127.3645 128.6291
November 6494.4835 127.4226 340.4127
December 129.9315 127.3084 128.6109