2018 AFN to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AFN to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AFN to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 91.9533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 76.8813.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.0720 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.9047 to the December average rate of 78.4004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 91.9533 was up 5.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 86.9678, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AFN to PYG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 79.8280, compared to 78.6148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2132 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 14.4651 PYG (High: 91.9533 / Low: 77.4882). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0132 PYG (High: 79.8185 / Low: 78.8053).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.2663 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 78.9008) against the same month in 2017 (average: 82.7117), the exchange rate shifted by -3.8109 (-4.61%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81.7534 | 79.6344 | 80.9047 |
| February | 81.5346 | 80.1088 | 80.7229 |
| March | 80.3229 | 78.5557 | 79.4565 |
| April | 80.1356 | 78.6123 | 79.2220 |
| May | 80.2883 | 78.4921 | 79.2955 |
| June | 80.3273 | 77.6378 | 79.3666 |
| July | 80.1171 | 77.5336 | 78.4621 |
| August | 79.8185 | 78.8053 | 79.3005 |
| September | 79.6305 | 76.8813 | 78.0626 |
| October | 80.0745 | 77.6743 | 78.5626 |
| November | 91.9533 | 77.4882 | 78.9008 |
| December | 79.2450 | 77.7859 | 78.4004 |