YEARLY HIGH
1.2565 PEN
YEARLY LOW
1.1844 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2160 PEN

2018 XCD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 1.2565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 1.1844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0721 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1900 to the December average rate of 1.2450, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2565 was down 0.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2577, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,282 PEN
2017 Average 6,032 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 5,922 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 360.47 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2541
1.1841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.2019, compared to 1.2301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0254 PEN (High: 1.2135 / Low: 1.1881). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 PEN (High: 1.2176 / Low: 1.2088).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0254
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

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 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.2450) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2006), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0444 (+3.69%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.2450
2017 Avg (December) 1.2006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1980 1.1844 1.1900
February 1.2135 1.1881 1.2022
March 1.2113 1.1900 1.2026
April 1.2038 1.1897 1.1952
May 1.2183 1.2030 1.2110
June 1.2146 1.2052 1.2102
July 1.2176 1.2088 1.2121
August 1.2296 1.2080 1.2174
September 1.2349 1.2173 1.2246
October 1.2457 1.2238 1.2330
November 1.2526 1.2416 1.2483
December 1.2565 1.2361 1.2450