2018 PEN to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6464.4488 STD

YEARLY LOW

6055.1369 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

6285.7233 STD

2018 PEN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 6464.4488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 6055.1369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 409.3119 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6279.3533 to the December average rate of 6256.6711, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6464.4488 was down 9.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 7160.2237, 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 32,322,244 STD

2017 Average 33,312,816 STD

Yearly Trough Low 30,275,685 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,046,559.32 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6454.0454

6078.8939

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PEN to STD 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 6238.9712, compared to 6332.4755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 93.5043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6238.9712

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6332.4755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 212.8716 STD (High: 6448.3427 / Low: 6235.4711). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 55.2759 STD (High: 6273.1828 / Low: 6217.9069).

May Spread (Volatile) ±212.8716

November Spread (Stable) ±55.2759

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 169.1968 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -169.1968

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 6422.7828) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6685.8750), the exchange rate shifted by -263.0922 (-3.94%).

2018 Avg (June) 6422.7828

2017 Avg (June) 6685.8750

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6350.9813	6147.8377	6279.3533
February	6148.7011	6055.1369	6110.1565
March	6172.6583	6073.6938	6119.7804
April	6201.2167	6133.0910	6172.4813
May	6448.3427	6235.4711	6329.2727
June	6464.4488	6377.2831	6422.7828
July	6434.2418	6361.3612	6407.6762
August	6448.1208	6334.6863	6397.8546
September	6398.6464	6307.3109	6360.8246
October	6380.2451	6252.9016	6331.9641
November	6273.1828	6217.9069	6239.8621
December	6301.6163	6199.1930	6256.6711