YEARLY HIGH
4619.8912 PYG
YEARLY LOW
4186.1565 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
4423.2236 PYG

2018 CAD to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 4619.8912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 4186.1565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 433.7347 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4542.1667 to the December average rate of 4406.4745, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4619.8912 was down 2.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 4722.0221, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,099,456 PYG
2017 Average 21,724,307 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 20,930,783 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,168,673.61 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4597.9264
4239.1308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 4389.0209, compared to 4457.4262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 68.4053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4389.0209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4457.4262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 279.2124 PYG (High: 4619.8912 / Low: 4340.6788). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 72.3221 PYG (High: 4600.6459 / Low: 4528.3238).

February Spread (Volatile) ±279.2124
October Spread (Stable) ±72.3221

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 183.0896 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -183.0896

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 4452.1201) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4362.9459), the exchange rate shifted by +89.1742 (+2.04%).

2018 Avg (February) 4452.1201
2017 Avg (February) 4362.9459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4606.1658 4442.0907 4542.1667
February 4619.8912 4340.6788 4452.1201
March 4338.0308 4186.1565 4269.0304
April 4410.2929 4300.3152 4351.1549
May 4445.0272 4311.1943 4378.4086
June 4437.6938 4275.4069 4341.2447
July 4401.8761 4316.9445 4354.6055
August 4521.9448 4369.4009 4421.5070
September 4595.7854 4422.5942 4493.3330
October 4600.6459 4528.3238 4568.0268
November 4574.5927 4438.1134 4500.6107
December 4496.0314 4335.4837 4406.4745