YEARLY HIGH
2554.7272 SLL
YEARLY LOW
1915.9863 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2346.3687 SLL

2018 PEN to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 2554.7272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 1915.9863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 638.7408 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2383.4739 to the December average rate of 2493.6806, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2554.7272 was up 7.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 2371.0695, 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 12,773,636 SLL
2017 Average 11,467,001 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 9,579,932 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,193,704.23 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2593.5762
1892.9696
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to SLL 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 2327.6742, compared to 2365.0633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 37.3891 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2327.6742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2365.0633

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 585.8514 SLL (High: 2554.7272 / Low: 1968.8758). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.0309 SLL (High: 2500.2615 / Low: 2478.2306).

August Spread (Volatile) ±585.8514
November Spread (Stable) ±22.0309

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 280.0743 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -280.0743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2205.2331) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2322.4650), the exchange rate shifted by -117.2319 (-5.05%).

2018 Avg (August) 2205.2331
2017 Avg (August) 2322.4650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2394.3482 2363.2015 2383.4739
February 2387.8237 2340.2459 2361.9667
March 2398.8986 2341.0657 2361.9134
April 2402.2374 2368.3517 2382.1397
May 2398.6311 2333.6262 2378.3128
June 2399.2183 1920.8153 2098.2385
July 1993.5199 1915.9863 1951.3535
August 2554.7272 1968.8758 2205.2331
September 2550.2667 2513.8637 2535.1923
October 2536.7465 2492.1782 2517.9392
November 2500.2615 2478.2306 2486.9811
December 2511.5940 2470.7719 2493.6806