2018 BAM to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3612.7858 PYG

YEARLY LOW

3329.7726 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

3463.5862 PYG

2018 BAM to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 3612.7858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 3329.7726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 283.0132 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3518.8292 to the December average rate of 3448.7180, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3612.7858 was up 2.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 3509.9778, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,063,929 PYG

2017 Average 16,272,603 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 16,648,863 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,415,066.22 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3549.4940

3386.6780

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 3471.2691, compared to 3455.9033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.3658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3471.2691

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3455.9033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 189.2474 PYG (High: 3612.7858 / Low: 3423.5384). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 67.4392 PYG (High: 3503.7256 / Low: 3436.2864).

January Spread (Volatile) ±189.2474

April Spread (Stable) ±67.4392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 74.1763 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -74.1763

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3518.8292) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3117.8392), the exchange rate shifted by +400.9900 (+12.86%).

2018 Avg (January) 3518.8292

2017 Avg (January) 3117.8392

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3612.7858	3423.5384	3518.8292
February	3604.3337	3477.8402	3535.9260
March	3536.2073	3433.4884	3479.3744
April	3503.7256	3436.2864	3483.7078
May	3459.3084	3371.9867	3409.5315
June	3444.9337	3352.9551	3400.2460
July	3509.2213	3390.9765	3424.2607
August	3488.8287	3329.7726	3406.4924
September	3560.0892	3444.1035	3498.9609
October	3563.4597	3456.2744	3495.7473
November	3584.4561	3407.4393	3461.2408
December	3507.3561	3418.8853	3448.7180