2018 BGN to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3622.5740 PYG

YEARLY LOW

3337.8650 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

3460.2618 PYG

2018 BGN to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 3622.5740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 3337.8650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 284.7091 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3522.0753 to the December average rate of 3446.8859, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3622.5740 was up 3.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 3514.5118, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,112,870 PYG

2017 Average 16,276,802 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 16,689,325 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,423,545.33 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3548.9105

3387.0238

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BGN 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 3470.7575, compared to 3449.7661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.9914 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3470.7575

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3449.7661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 178.9181 PYG (High: 3601.8052 / Low: 3422.8872). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 46.2963 PYG (High: 3438.8022 / Low: 3392.5059).

January Spread (Volatile) ±178.9181

July Spread (Stable) ±46.2963

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 71.1098 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -71.1098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 3535.4200) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3110.9743), the exchange rate shifted by +424.4457 (+13.64%).

2018 Avg (February) 3535.4200

2017 Avg (February) 3110.9743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3601.8052	3422.8872	3522.0753
February	3622.5740	3473.4496	3535.4200
March	3545.9801	3425.3318	3479.4879
April	3503.5661	3433.2303	3479.0786
May	3456.9534	3373.6559	3407.9688
June	3439.7082	3359.1250	3400.5143
July	3438.8022	3392.5059	3417.3583
August	3494.7643	3337.8650	3402.5791
September	3527.8255	3448.3923	3486.9121
October	3533.5197	3468.5966	3494.3563
November	3494.9434	3395.3108	3450.5048
December	3500.6875	3423.2716	3446.8859