YEARLY HIGH
4.7526 PEN
YEARLY LOW
4.5720 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6586 PEN

2018 XDR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 4.7526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 4.5720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1806 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6248 to the December average rate of 4.6807, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.7526 was down 0.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.7727, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,763 PEN
2017 Average 22,608 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 22,860 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 903.05 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.7330
4.5897
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 4.6732, compared to 4.6440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6732
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1091 PEN (High: 4.6841 / Low: 4.5749). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0457 PEN (High: 4.7073 / Low: 4.6616).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1091
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0457

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0412 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 4.7211) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.4194), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3017 (+6.83%).

2018 Avg (March) 4.7211
2017 Avg (March) 4.4194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6841 4.5749 4.6248
February 4.7450 4.6734 4.7195
March 4.7526 4.6896 4.7211
April 4.7100 4.6566 4.6835
May 4.6973 4.6220 4.6657
June 4.6446 4.5976 4.6245
July 4.6426 4.5794 4.6016
August 4.6414 4.5720 4.6026
September 4.6727 4.6166 4.6392
October 4.6750 4.6203 4.6479
November 4.7073 4.6616 4.6923
December 4.7193 4.6434 4.6807