YEARLY HIGH
2.3300 SRD
YEARLY LOW
2.1963 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2714 SRD

2018 PEN to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 2.3300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 2.1963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1337 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3200 to the December average rate of 2.2167, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3300 was down 0.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3320, 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 11,650 SRD
2017 Average 11,483 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 10,982 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 668.46 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3309
2.1998
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to SRD 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 2.2990, compared to 2.2438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0487 SRD (High: 2.3258 / Low: 2.2772). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 SRD (High: 2.2929 / Low: 2.2751).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0487
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0302 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.3200) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2372), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0828 (+3.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.3200
2017 Avg (January) 2.2372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3300 2.3035 2.3200
February 2.3258 2.2772 2.2987
March 2.3221 2.2812 2.2978
April 2.3226 2.2955 2.3120
May 2.2969 2.2682 2.2818
June 2.2929 2.2751 2.2834
July 2.2829 2.2597 2.2765
August 2.2845 2.2443 2.2668
September 2.2670 2.2346 2.2536
October 2.2550 2.2153 2.2382
November 2.2225 2.2029 2.2107
December 2.2326 2.1963 2.2167