2018 PEN to SDG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PEN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PEN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 14.2517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.1615.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0902 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1805 to the December average rate of 14.1467, the exchange rate registered a net change of 548.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.2517 was up 558.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1642, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
PEN to SDG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.9195, compared to 9.1607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2412 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 8.8172 SDG (High: 14.2185 / Low: 5.4012). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0286 SDG (High: 2.1901 / Low: 2.1615).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0850 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 14.1467) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0741), the exchange rate shifted by +12.0725 (+582.05%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.1901 | 2.1615 | 2.1805 |
| February | 5.5833 | 2.1844 | 5.1355 |
| March | 5.6461 | 5.5088 | 5.5643 |
| April | 5.6410 | 5.5529 | 5.6043 |
| May | 5.5880 | 5.4861 | 5.5193 |
| June | 5.5429 | 5.4867 | 5.5129 |
| July | 5.5244 | 5.4701 | 5.4972 |
| August | 5.5228 | 5.4227 | 5.4774 |
| September | 5.4879 | 5.4055 | 5.4465 |
| October | 14.2185 | 5.4012 | 10.2728 |
| November | 14.1775 | 14.0756 | 14.1239 |
| December | 14.2517 | 14.0629 | 14.1467 |