YEARLY HIGH
0.3880 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.3660 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3756 PEN

2018 SVC to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.3880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.3660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0219 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3676 to the December average rate of 0.3845, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3880 was down 0.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3905, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,940 PEN
2017 Average 1,864 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 1,830 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109.58 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3876
0.3658
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.3712, compared to 0.3800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0075 PEN (High: 0.3746 / Low: 0.3671). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 PEN (High: 0.3761 / Low: 0.3735).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.3845) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3707), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0138 (+3.73%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.3845
2017 Avg (December) 0.3707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3708 0.3660 0.3676
February 0.3746 0.3671 0.3712
March 0.3752 0.3678 0.3715
April 0.3716 0.3676 0.3692
May 0.3763 0.3706 0.3740
June 0.3751 0.3723 0.3737
July 0.3761 0.3735 0.3743
August 0.3798 0.3733 0.3762
September 0.3815 0.3761 0.3781
October 0.3845 0.3780 0.3809
November 0.3871 0.3840 0.3857
December 0.3880 0.3816 0.3845