YEARLY HIGH
2.4911 PEN
YEARLY LOW
2.3867 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4361 PEN

2018 SGD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 2.4911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 2.3867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1044 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4333 to the December average rate of 2.4540, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4911 was down 0.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5014, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,455 PEN
2017 Average 11,811 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 11,933 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 521.99 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4779
2.3967
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 2.4483, compared to 2.4239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0595 PEN (High: 2.4510 / Low: 2.3915). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0185 PEN (High: 2.4259 / Low: 2.4075).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0595
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0219 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 2.4712) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3219), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1492 (+6.43%).

2018 Avg (March) 2.4712
2017 Avg (March) 2.3219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4600 2.4095 2.4333
February 2.4863 2.4359 2.4614
March 2.4911 2.4556 2.4712
April 2.4742 2.4373 2.4545
May 2.4608 2.4304 2.4438
June 2.4510 2.3915 2.4257
July 2.4226 2.3931 2.4038
August 2.4233 2.3867 2.4035
September 2.4259 2.4075 2.4134
October 2.4298 2.3977 2.4151
November 2.4678 2.4360 2.4534
December 2.4799 2.4336 2.4540