2018 DJF to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

33.7889 PYG

YEARLY LOW

30.7863 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.2350 PYG

2018 DJF to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 33.7889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 30.7863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0025 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.5948 to the December average rate of 33.2887, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 33.7889 was up 3.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.4970, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 168,944 PYG

2017 Average 157,538 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 153,932 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,012.64 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

33.6470

30.9441

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 31.5595, compared to 32.9105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3510 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.5595

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.9105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.8702 PYG (High: 32.1994 / Low: 31.3292). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3446 PYG (High: 31.5116 / Low: 31.1671).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8702

April Spread (Stable) ±0.3446

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 0.3595 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3595

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 33.4218) against the same month in 2017 (average: 31.7289), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6929 (+5.34%).

2018 Avg (October) 33.4218

2017 Avg (October) 31.7289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31.7768	31.2195	31.5948
February	31.8976	31.3292	31.5289
March	31.4610	30.7863	31.1693
April	31.5116	31.1671	31.3418
May	32.1994	31.3292	31.7260
June	32.3022	31.7525	31.9965
July	32.3568	31.9623	32.1273
August	32.8641	32.1990	32.3954
September	33.1351	32.6942	32.8695
October	33.7889	33.0836	33.4218
November	33.6709	33.0133	33.3603
December	33.6080	33.1535	33.2887