YEARLY HIGH
1.6244 PEN
YEARLY LOW
1.5406 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5785 PEN

2018 FJD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 1.6244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 1.5406.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0838 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5916 to the December average rate of 1.5850, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6244 was down 0.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6369, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,122 PEN
2017 Average 7,918 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 7,703 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 419.06 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6152
1.5480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.5887, compared to 1.5684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0543 PEN (High: 1.6145 / Low: 1.5603). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0205 PEN (High: 1.6206 / Low: 1.6000).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0543
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0205

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.6009) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5709), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0300 (+1.91%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.6009
2017 Avg (March) 1.5709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6145 1.5603 1.5916
February 1.6206 1.6000 1.6096
March 1.6244 1.5762 1.6009
April 1.6040 1.5643 1.5828
May 1.5863 1.5640 1.5739
June 1.5889 1.5563 1.5735
July 1.5728 1.5507 1.5616
August 1.5725 1.5406 1.5590
September 1.5673 1.5456 1.5576
October 1.5691 1.5437 1.5536
November 1.6070 1.5620 1.5933
December 1.6148 1.5670 1.5850