YEARLY HIGH
6016.1057 PYG
YEARLY LOW
5453.0284 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
5732.7596 PYG

2018 BMD to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 6016.1057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 5453.0284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 563.0773 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5646.1423 to the December average rate of 5926.2230, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6016.1057 was up 3.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 5813.8000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,080,528 PYG
2017 Average 28,165,522 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 27,265,142 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,815,386.66 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5993.1686
5475.7180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 5606.6140, compared to 5858.9052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 252.2912 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5606.6140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5858.9052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 187.7847 PYG (High: 5731.4847 / Low: 5543.7000). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 47.1000 PYG (High: 5561.8000 / Low: 5514.7000).

May Spread (Volatile) ±187.7847
April Spread (Stable) ±47.1000

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 79.7249 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -79.7249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 5950.0477) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5674.4548), the exchange rate shifted by +275.5929 (+4.86%).

2018 Avg (October) 5950.0477
2017 Avg (October) 5674.4548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5686.0771 5577.8000 5646.1423
February 5665.6521 5569.8000 5598.5638
March 5568.6000 5453.0284 5518.8389
April 5561.8000 5514.7000 5544.0400
May 5731.4847 5543.7000 5636.2626
June 5749.8000 5651.9500 5695.8363
July 5750.7261 5689.2979 5717.3114
August 5851.4496 5733.0345 5767.6287
September 5899.7028 5821.1939 5853.6204
October 6016.1057 5890.5393 5950.0477
November 5993.4255 5877.1876 5938.6001
December 5983.9002 5901.3159 5926.2230