YEARLY HIGH
3533.6891 PYG
YEARLY LOW
3214.8625 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
3372.2746 PYG

2018 AZN to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 3533.6891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 3214.8625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 318.8266 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3336.0857 to the December average rate of 3480.8946, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3533.6891 was up 3.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 3424.5235, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,668,446 PYG
2017 Average 16,388,421 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 16,074,312 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,594,133.13 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3518.8807
3230.9746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 3303.1953, compared to 3441.3540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 138.1588 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3303.1953
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3441.3540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 110.2994 PYG (High: 3366.5109 / Low: 3256.2115). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 34.2989 PYG (High: 3273.4766 / Low: 3239.1777).

May Spread (Volatile) ±110.2994
April Spread (Stable) ±34.2989

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 59.3189 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -59.3189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 3494.8885) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3348.0363), the exchange rate shifted by +146.8522 (+4.39%).

2018 Avg (October) 3494.8885
2017 Avg (October) 3348.0363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3364.5427 3281.0588 3336.0857
February 3354.4418 3281.0882 3314.2857
March 3295.8685 3214.8625 3254.9668
April 3273.4766 3239.1777 3257.1201
May 3366.5109 3256.2115 3310.5801
June 3384.6244 3319.7944 3346.1331
July 3377.8127 3341.7315 3358.1858
August 3436.9748 3367.4212 3387.7408
September 3465.3173 3419.2035 3438.2498
October 3533.6891 3459.9350 3494.8885
November 3520.3674 3452.0926 3488.1645
December 3514.7725 3466.2648 3480.8946