YEARLY HIGH
9.3875 TWD
YEARLY LOW
8.9058 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.1678 TWD

2018 PEN to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 9.3875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 8.9058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4817 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1498 to the December average rate of 9.1462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.3875 was down 3.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.6793, 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 46,937 TWD
2017 Average 46,660 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 44,529 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,408.55 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.3609
8.9480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to TWD 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 9.0916, compared to 9.2440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.0916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.2732 TWD (High: 9.3467 / Low: 9.0734). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0905 TWD (High: 9.3141 / Low: 9.2237).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2732
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0905

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1471 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 9.3265) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.3340), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0075 (-0.08%).

2018 Avg (August) 9.3265
2017 Avg (August) 9.3340

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2472 9.0556 9.1498
February 9.1285 8.9220 9.0036
March 9.0643 8.9058 8.9824
April 9.1733 8.9813 9.0955
May 9.1744 9.0636 9.1208
June 9.3467 9.0734 9.1976
July 9.3623 9.2344 9.3217
August 9.3875 9.2461 9.3265
September 9.3141 9.2237 9.2752
October 9.3360 9.1919 9.2708
November 9.1715 9.0761 9.1237
December 9.2195 9.0514 9.1462