YEARLY HIGH
151.1076 AMD
YEARLY LOW
143.1839 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
146.9855 AMD

2018 PEN to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 151.1076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 143.1839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9237 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.1038 to the December average rate of 144.0590, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 151.1076 was up 0.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 150.4706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 755,538 AMD
2017 Average 739,901 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 715,920 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,618.70 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

150.7098
143.4378
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to AMD 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 148.4391, compared to 145.5318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 148.4391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 145.5318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 3.0547 AMD (High: 149.2206 / Low: 146.1659). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0129 AMD (High: 147.4950 / Low: 146.4822).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.0547
July Spread (Stable) ±1.0129

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.9365 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 150.1038) against the same month in 2017 (average: 145.4033), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7005 (+3.23%).

2018 Avg (January) 150.1038
2017 Avg (January) 145.4033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 151.1076 149.2400 150.1038
February 149.7070 147.3404 148.1673
March 149.2206 146.1659 147.8367
April 149.8882 147.8910 148.9353
May 149.4167 146.5930 147.9435
June 148.2209 146.8727 147.6482
July 147.4950 146.4822 146.8823
August 147.5188 145.0853 146.5042
September 146.6061 145.4309 146.1836
October 146.5527 144.3712 145.5178
November 145.1720 143.1839 144.0438
December 145.3263 143.3018 144.0590