2018 PEN to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

49.4539 LRD

YEARLY LOW

37.8314 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.7613 LRD

2018 PEN to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 49.4539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 37.8314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.6225 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.4473 to the December average rate of 46.8412, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 49.4539 was up 27.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 38.8401, 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 247,269 LRD

2017 Average 160,317 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 189,157 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,112.62 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

48.2421

38.0168

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to LRD 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 40.6166, compared to 46.9059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.2893 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.6166

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.9059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 3.6910 LRD (High: 49.4539 / Low: 45.7629). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4770 LRD (High: 40.8468 / Low: 40.3698).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.6910

April Spread (Stable) ±0.4770

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7471 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 47.3900) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.5603), the exchange rate shifted by +18.8297 (+65.93%).

2018 Avg (July) 47.3900

2017 Avg (July) 28.5603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	40.1909	38.1505	39.4473
February	40.1482	37.8314	38.8689
March	40.8396	39.9549	40.3332
April	40.8468	40.3698	40.5883
May	42.2579	40.0518	40.9080
June	45.7593	42.2685	43.5539
July	49.4539	45.7629	47.3900
August	46.9839	46.3046	46.6429
September	48.3764	46.2923	46.7876
October	47.2614	46.5242	47.0125
November	47.1220	46.4510	46.7615
December	47.1128	46.5589	46.8412