2018 PEN to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.2235 RUB

YEARLY LOW

17.1272 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.0949 RUB

2018 PEN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 21.2235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 17.1272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0963 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.6189 to the December average rate of 20.0937, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.2235 was up 13.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.6906, 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 106,118 RUB

2017 Average 89,426 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 85,636 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,481.35 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.7183

17.2117

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to RUB 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 18.2922, compared to 19.8975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2922

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.8975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 1.7291 RUB (High: 19.4339 / Low: 17.7048). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3756 RUB (High: 17.7971 / Low: 17.4214).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.7291

January Spread (Stable) ±0.3756

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6568 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6568

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 20.4261) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.7568), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6692 (+15.03%).

2018 Avg (September) 20.4261

2017 Avg (September) 17.7568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.7971	17.4214	17.6189
February	17.9275	17.1272	17.5039
March	17.8982	17.3838	17.5791
April	19.4339	17.7048	18.8135
May	19.5101	18.6305	19.0449
June	19.4521	18.9399	19.1929
July	19.4189	18.9002	19.1857
August	20.7231	19.2423	20.1880
September	21.2235	19.8496	20.4261
October	20.1021	19.4845	19.7693
November	20.1451	19.4346	19.7224
December	20.6674	19.6547	20.0937