2018 PEN to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2187 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.2104 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2147 XDR

2018 PEN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 0.2187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.2104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2162 to the December average rate of 0.2136, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2187 was down 4.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2285, 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 1,094 XDR

2017 Average 1,106 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 1,052 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.56 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2179

0.2113

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to XDR 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 0.2140, compared to 0.2153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2140

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0051 XDR (High: 0.2186 / Low: 0.2135). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 XDR (High: 0.2145 / Low: 0.2124).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.2173) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2186), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-0.62%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.2173

2017 Avg (August) 0.2186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2186	0.2135	0.2162
February	0.2140	0.2107	0.2119
March	0.2132	0.2104	0.2118
April	0.2147	0.2123	0.2135
May	0.2164	0.2129	0.2143
June	0.2175	0.2153	0.2162
July	0.2184	0.2154	0.2173
August	0.2187	0.2154	0.2173
September	0.2166	0.2140	0.2156
October	0.2164	0.2139	0.2152
November	0.2145	0.2124	0.2131
December	0.2154	0.2119	0.2136