YEARLY HIGH
336.0525 PYG
YEARLY LOW
309.5410 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
321.9123 PYG

2018 EGP to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 336.0525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 309.5410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.5115 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 318.9600 to the December average rate of 330.8816, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 336.0525 was down 7.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 363.1889, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,680,263 PYG
2017 Average 1,580,693 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 1,547,705 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132,557.72 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

334.2356
311.1847
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 316.3788, compared to 327.4458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.0670 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 316.3788
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 327.4458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 8.0971 PYG (High: 328.7793 / Low: 320.6822). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2310 PYG (High: 315.7607 / Low: 311.5298).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.0971
April Spread (Stable) ±4.2310

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 3.7222 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 332.3147) against the same month in 2017 (average: 321.5642), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7505 (+3.34%).

2018 Avg (October) 332.3147
2017 Avg (October) 321.5642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 321.7930 314.0565 318.9600
February 320.9792 314.5269 316.8278
March 315.4890 309.5410 313.1056
April 315.7607 311.5298 313.7608
May 319.8658 313.1705 316.7669
June 321.4603 316.6289 318.8515
July 322.8590 318.2571 319.6535
August 328.7793 320.6822 322.6972
September 331.2028 325.0997 327.2797
October 336.0525 328.8691 332.3147
November 334.9592 327.7558 331.8481
December 334.4269 329.0941 330.8816