YEARLY HIGH
31.6062 RSD
YEARLY LOW
29.0311 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.4817 RSD

2018 PEN to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 31.6062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 29.0311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5752 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.2324 to the December average rate of 30.8985, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 31.6062 was down 12.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 36.2050, 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 158,031 RSD
2017 Average 165,040 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 145,155 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,875.79 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

31.2659
29.3307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to RSD 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 30.0830, compared to 30.8804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.0830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.8804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.1840 RSD (High: 30.8959 / Low: 29.7119). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3818 RSD (High: 30.9663 / Low: 30.5846).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1840
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3818

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7362 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7362

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 31.1046) against the same month in 2017 (average: 31.1922), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0876 (-0.28%).

2018 Avg (August) 31.1046
2017 Avg (August) 31.1922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.8959 29.7119 30.2324
February 29.7917 29.0311 29.4962
March 29.8284 29.1968 29.4919
April 30.1363 29.5258 29.8118
May 31.2003 30.0812 30.5431
June 31.2879 30.6703 30.9224
July 30.9663 30.5846 30.8149
August 31.6062 30.6222 31.1046
September 30.8905 30.4183 30.6789
October 31.2465 30.6028 30.9406
November 30.9950 30.6045 30.8450
December 31.2732 30.5375 30.8985