YEARLY HIGH
33.5548 VUV
YEARLY LOW
32.0242 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.8358 VUV

2018 PEN to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 33.5548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 32.0242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5306 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.7261 to the December average rate of 32.9437, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 33.5548 was down 1.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.0520, 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 167,774 VUV
2017 Average 163,973 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 160,121 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,653.03 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

33.4221
32.2029
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to VUV 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 32.6720, compared to 32.9995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3275 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.6720
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.9995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.0975 VUV (High: 33.1217 / Low: 32.0242). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4468 VUV (High: 33.0871 / Low: 32.6403).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0975
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4468

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4855 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4855

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 33.3205) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.4636), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8569 (+2.64%).

2018 Avg (October) 33.3205
2017 Avg (October) 32.4636

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.1217 32.0242 32.7261
February 32.6610 32.0246 32.3045
March 32.9971 32.1203 32.4422
April 33.0435 32.4521 32.7759
May 33.2342 32.6077 32.9044
June 33.4296 32.6504 32.8791
July 33.4291 32.8249 33.1353
August 33.2351 32.6504 32.9775
September 32.9801 32.5093 32.7851
October 33.5548 32.8052 33.3205
November 33.0871 32.6403 32.8350
December 33.2954 32.3752 32.9437