YEARLY HIGH
31.9687 XPF
YEARLY LOW
29.3045 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.7601 XPF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 159,844 XPF
2017 Average 162,492 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 146,523 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,320.90 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

31.5977
29.5821
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.3539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.1663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1959
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6683

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (August) 31.4297
2017 Avg (August) 31.1486

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