YEARLY HIGH
0.4680 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.4152 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4401 NZD

2018 PEN to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.4680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.4152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0528 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4287 to the December average rate of 0.4368, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4680 was up 3.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4533, 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 2,340 NZD
2017 Average 2,159 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 2,076 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 264.19 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4639
0.4176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to NZD 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 0.4304, compared to 0.4497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0184 NZD (High: 0.4374 / Low: 0.4190). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 NZD (High: 0.4613 / Low: 0.4538).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0184
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0225 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.4600) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4366), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0234 (+5.37%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.4600
2017 Avg (October) 0.4366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4367 0.4219 0.4287
February 0.4270 0.4152 0.4214
March 0.4297 0.4186 0.4243
April 0.4374 0.4190 0.4278
May 0.4456 0.4337 0.4395
June 0.4525 0.4350 0.4408
July 0.4529 0.4447 0.4496
August 0.4632 0.4497 0.4561
September 0.4613 0.4538 0.4580
October 0.4680 0.4536 0.4600
November 0.4467 0.4300 0.4375
December 0.4439 0.4257 0.4368