2018 PEN to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

183.2061 SOS

YEARLY LOW

171.0189 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

176.1852 SOS

2018 PEN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 183.2061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 171.0189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.1872 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 180.2912 to the December average rate of 172.3697, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 183.2061 was down 0.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 183.3632, 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 916,031 SOS

2017 Average 888,060 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 855,095 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,935.98 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

181.1491

170.8545

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to SOS 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 178.2063, compared to 174.1641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0422 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 178.2063

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 174.1641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 5.0385 SOS (High: 183.2061 / Low: 178.1676). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3936 SOS (High: 172.4125 / Low: 171.0189).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.0385

November Spread (Stable) ±1.3936

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.6581 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6581

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 180.2912) against the same month in 2017 (average: 173.1071), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1842 (+4.15%).

2018 Avg (January) 180.2912

2017 Avg (January) 173.1071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	183.2061	178.1676	180.2912
February	181.0412	177.4266	178.7862
March	180.9700	177.2071	178.7531
April	180.5808	176.4591	178.8318
May	177.5324	174.2393	176.1738
June	177.7846	174.3348	176.4017
July	177.3520	175.4434	176.5227
August	177.1652	174.0861	175.7577
September	175.7461	173.2100	174.7488
October	174.8943	172.2199	173.8731
November	172.4125	171.0189	171.7124
December	173.6263	171.1642	172.3697