2018 PEN to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PEN to YER Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PEN to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 81.7375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 73.7254.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0121 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.8286 to the December average rate of 74.4030, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 81.7375 was up 4.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 77.8622, 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 YER 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 77.1151, compared to 75.3147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8004 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 5.2821 YER (High: 81.7375 / Low: 76.4554). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4791 YER (High: 76.6316 / Low: 76.1525).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.0093 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 77.3153) against the same month in 2017 (average: 76.5907), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7247 (+0.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78.1998 | 77.2805 | 77.8286 |
| February | 77.9477 | 76.3455 | 77.0482 |
| March | 81.7375 | 76.4554 | 77.3153 |
| April | 77.8399 | 76.9306 | 77.4871 |
| May | 76.9793 | 76.0143 | 76.4779 |
| June | 76.8432 | 76.2534 | 76.5334 |
| July | 76.6316 | 76.1525 | 76.4257 |
| August | 76.6709 | 75.3372 | 76.0839 |
| September | 76.0979 | 74.9967 | 75.6406 |
| October | 75.6793 | 74.3497 | 75.1273 |
| November | 74.5983 | 73.9484 | 74.2078 |
| December | 74.9553 | 73.7254 | 74.4030 |