YEARLY HIGH
0.8443 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.7959 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8226 XCD

2018 PEN to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.8443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.7959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0484 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8404 to the December average rate of 0.8033, 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 0.8443 was up 0.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8406, 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 4,222 XCD
2017 Average 4,145 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 3,979 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 242.23 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8443
0.7972
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to XCD 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 0.8321, compared to 0.8131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0176 XCD (High: 0.8417 / Low: 0.8241). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 XCD (High: 0.8272 / Low: 0.8213).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0176
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

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 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.8404) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8096), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0307 (+3.79%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.8404
2017 Avg (January) 0.8096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8443 0.8347 0.8404
February 0.8417 0.8241 0.8319
March 0.8403 0.8255 0.8316
April 0.8405 0.8307 0.8367
May 0.8312 0.8208 0.8258
June 0.8298 0.8233 0.8263
July 0.8272 0.8213 0.8250
August 0.8278 0.8133 0.8214
September 0.8215 0.8098 0.8166
October 0.8171 0.8028 0.8111
November 0.8054 0.7983 0.8011
December 0.8090 0.7959 0.8033