YEARLY HIGH
55.6564 PYG
YEARLY LOW
50.4040 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.0524 PYG

2018 ALL to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ALL to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 55.6564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 50.4040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2524 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.5847 to the December average rate of 54.6148, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 55.6564 was up 8.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 51.3763, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 278,282 PYG
2017 Average 237,404 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 252,020 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,261.99 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

54.9178
51.2817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL to PYG 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 52.2284, compared to 53.8764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6480 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.2284
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.8764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.4673 PYG (High: 52.8714 / Low: 50.4040). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8143 PYG (High: 53.4704 / Low: 52.6561).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.4673
July Spread (Stable) ±0.8143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4212 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 54.6148) against the same month in 2017 (average: 50.2747), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3401 (+8.63%).

2018 Avg (December) 54.6148
2017 Avg (December) 50.2747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.8714 50.4040 51.5847
February 52.8932 51.3762 52.0862
March 52.9083 50.9146 51.8793
April 53.0858 52.1107 52.6175
May 53.2825 51.9728 52.4823
June 54.1344 51.8456 52.7203
July 53.4704 52.6561 53.0310
August 54.0295 51.9141 52.9518
September 54.6278 53.2772 53.9052
October 55.1039 53.9679 54.5884
November 54.8411 53.5521 54.1672
December 55.6564 53.9870 54.6148