YEARLY HIGH
0.4627 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0702 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1831 PEN

2018 SDG to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3925 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4586 to the December average rate of 0.0707, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4627 was down 12.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,313 PEN
2017 Average 2,458 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 351 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,962.42 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4974
0.0319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to PEN 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 0.2312, compared to 0.1350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0962 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2312
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2787 PEN (High: 0.4578 / Low: 0.1791). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PEN (High: 0.0710 / Low: 0.0705).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2787
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2508 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4586) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5188), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0602 (-11.60%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4586
2017 Avg (January) 0.5188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4627 0.4566 0.4586
February 0.4578 0.1791 0.2078
March 0.1815 0.1771 0.1797
April 0.1801 0.1773 0.1784
May 0.1823 0.1790 0.1812
June 0.1823 0.1804 0.1814
July 0.1828 0.1810 0.1819
August 0.1844 0.1811 0.1826
September 0.1850 0.1822 0.1836
October 0.1851 0.0703 0.1203
November 0.0710 0.0705 0.0708
December 0.0711 0.0702 0.0707