YEARLY HIGH
216.7060 PYG
YEARLY LOW
198.0507 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
207.1701 PYG

2018 ETB to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 216.7060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 198.0507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.6553 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 205.6754 to the December average rate of 210.1753, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 216.7060 was down 15.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 256.8550, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,083,530 PYG
2017 Average 1,180,912 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 990,254 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,276.50 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

214.6940
199.4207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 203.8638, compared to 210.4764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.6126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 203.8638
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 210.4764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 6.5573 PYG (High: 208.0394 / Low: 201.4821). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1646 PYG (High: 202.8573 / Low: 200.6928).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.5573
April Spread (Stable) ±2.1646

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 2.8801 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8801

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 213.4212) against the same month in 2017 (average: 220.3351), the exchange rate shifted by -6.9139 (-3.14%).

2018 Avg (October) 213.4212
2017 Avg (October) 220.3351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 207.6698 202.6953 205.6754
February 206.1953 202.0856 203.5736
March 202.7774 198.0507 200.6935
April 202.8573 200.6928 201.7457
May 208.0394 201.4821 204.8177
June 208.1966 205.0344 206.6768
July 209.7339 205.9581 207.3715
August 211.6671 206.8990 208.6727
September 212.8737 209.4830 211.1031
October 216.7060 211.2717 213.4212
November 214.2650 210.5482 212.1146
December 212.4309 207.7908 210.1753