2018 PEN to SYP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PEN to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PEN to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 160.9114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 151.5681.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3433 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.1552 to the December average rate of 153.0706, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 160.9114 was up 0.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 159.9708, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
PEN to SYP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 158.5665, compared to 154.9484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6180 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 3.3524 SYP (High: 160.3978 / Low: 157.0454). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1376 SYP (High: 157.6414 / Low: 156.5038).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 2.0753 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 160.1552) against the same month in 2017 (average: 64.1187), the exchange rate shifted by +96.0364 (+149.78%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 160.9114 | 159.0592 | 160.1552 |
| February | 160.3978 | 157.0454 | 158.5177 |
| March | 160.1336 | 157.3100 | 158.4579 |
| April | 160.1666 | 158.2956 | 159.4350 |
| May | 158.4005 | 156.4124 | 157.3597 |
| June | 158.1142 | 156.8937 | 157.4732 |
| July | 157.6414 | 156.5038 | 157.2258 |
| August | 157.7493 | 154.9682 | 156.5391 |
| September | 156.5466 | 154.3060 | 155.6309 |
| October | 155.7060 | 152.9793 | 154.5686 |
| November | 153.4656 | 152.1232 | 152.6555 |
| December | 154.1701 | 151.5681 | 153.0706 |