YEARLY HIGH
1800.2992 PYG
YEARLY LOW
1386.0040 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1577.8247 PYG

2018 BRL to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 1800.2992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 1386.0040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 414.2952 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1760.2451 to the December average rate of 1523.2817, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1800.2992 was down 3.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 1869.0807, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 45,007,480 PYG
2017 Average 44,131,112 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 34,650,100 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,357,380.78 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1793.4036
1395.5021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 1642.5973, compared to 1513.0521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 129.5452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1642.5973
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1513.0521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 182.4989 PYG (High: 1649.1252 / Low: 1466.6263). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 35.6929 PYG (High: 1544.5247 / Low: 1508.8318).

October Spread (Volatile) ±182.4989
December Spread (Stable) ±35.6929

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 74.9400 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -74.9400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1760.2451) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1795.0485), the exchange rate shifted by -34.8034 (-1.94%).

2018 Avg (January) 1760.2451
2017 Avg (January) 1795.0485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1800.2992 1683.8591 1760.2451
February 1788.4543 1689.9691 1724.0487
March 1717.1834 1652.6133 1683.0476
April 1678.5399 1584.9086 1627.3810
May 1587.9946 1503.0542 1552.4410
June 1534.0409 1459.7582 1508.4204
July 1555.2013 1452.1102 1497.4832
August 1550.2366 1403.8890 1472.4747
September 1470.0334 1386.0040 1428.6605
October 1649.1252 1466.6263 1583.8981
November 1621.9489 1505.5640 1572.5143
December 1544.5247 1508.8318 1523.2817