YEARLY HIGH
2.7880 SEK
YEARLY LOW
2.4323 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6456 SEK

2018 PEN to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 2.7880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 2.4323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3557 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5019 to the December average rate of 2.6863, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7880 was down 0.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7950, 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 13,940 SEK
2017 Average 13,097 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 12,161 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,778.71 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7851
2.4490
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to SEK 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 2.5838, compared to 2.7075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5838
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.1260 SEK (High: 2.6885 / Low: 2.5624). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0461 SEK (High: 2.7128 / Low: 2.6666).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1260
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0461

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0499 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0499

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2.7571) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4933), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2639 (+10.58%).

2018 Avg (August) 2.7571
2017 Avg (August) 2.4933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5577 2.4484 2.5019
February 2.5429 2.4323 2.4770
March 2.5912 2.4941 2.5358
April 2.6885 2.5624 2.6202
May 2.7345 2.6336 2.6747
June 2.7602 2.6380 2.6929
July 2.7326 2.6548 2.6940
August 2.7880 2.6910 2.7571
September 2.7688 2.6596 2.7073
October 2.7466 2.6745 2.7148
November 2.7128 2.6666 2.6857
December 2.7154 2.6443 2.6863