YEARLY HIGH
0.0312 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0298 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0305 PEN

2018 VUV to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.0312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.0298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0306 to the December average rate of 0.0304, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0312 was down 2.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 156 PEN
2017 Average 152 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 149 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.12 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0311
0.0299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.0306, compared to 0.0303 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0303

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0010 PEN (High: 0.0312 / Low: 0.0302). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 PEN (High: 0.0306 / Low: 0.0302).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0306) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0307), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.31%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0306
2017 Avg (January) 0.0307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0312 0.0302 0.0306
February 0.0312 0.0306 0.0310
March 0.0311 0.0303 0.0308
April 0.0308 0.0303 0.0305
May 0.0307 0.0301 0.0304
June 0.0306 0.0299 0.0304
July 0.0305 0.0299 0.0302
August 0.0306 0.0301 0.0303
September 0.0308 0.0303 0.0305
October 0.0305 0.0298 0.0300
November 0.0306 0.0302 0.0305
December 0.0309 0.0300 0.0304