2018 PEN to XPF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PEN to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PEN to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 31.9687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 29.3045.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6642 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.4183 to the December average rate of 31.1748, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 31.9687 was down 8.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 35.0309, 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 XPF 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 30.3539, compared to 31.1663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8125 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.1959 XPF (High: 31.0630 / Low: 29.8671). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4180 XPF (High: 31.3281 / Low: 30.9102).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, 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 0.6683 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 31.4297) against the same month in 2017 (average: 31.1486), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2811 (+0.90%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.0630 | 29.8671 | 30.4183 |
| February | 30.0191 | 29.3045 | 29.7500 |
| March | 30.0671 | 29.5125 | 29.7678 |
| April | 30.4462 | 29.8043 | 30.0968 |
| May | 31.5264 | 30.3927 | 30.8449 |
| June | 31.6106 | 30.9882 | 31.2452 |
| July | 31.3281 | 30.9102 | 31.1512 |
| August | 31.9687 | 30.9138 | 31.4297 |
| September | 31.1638 | 30.6894 | 30.9493 |
| October | 31.4922 | 30.8861 | 31.1726 |
| November | 31.5167 | 30.8651 | 31.1203 |
| December | 31.5048 | 30.7366 | 31.1748 |