2018 PEN to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4444 SBD

YEARLY LOW

2.3323 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3977 SBD

2018 PEN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 2.4444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 2.3323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1120 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4158 to the December average rate of 2.4026, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4444 was down 0.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4654, 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 12,222 SBD

2017 Average 11,979 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 11,662 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 560.11 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4240

2.3660

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to SBD 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 2.4025, compared to 2.3930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4025

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0883 SBD (High: 2.4403 / Low: 2.3520). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0246 SBD (High: 2.4172 / Low: 2.3926).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0883

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0246

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0286 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.4158) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3537), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0621 (+2.64%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.4158

2017 Avg (January) 2.3537

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4444	2.3975	2.4158
February	2.4105	2.3579	2.3871
March	2.4199	2.3680	2.3904
April	2.4172	2.3926	2.4098
May	2.4182	2.3621	2.3926
June	2.4370	2.4068	2.4192
July	2.4303	2.4043	2.4151
August	2.4166	2.3740	2.3978
September	2.3980	2.3638	2.3838
October	2.4048	2.3786	2.3876
November	2.3854	2.3323	2.3708
December	2.4403	2.3520	2.4026