2018 ETB to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |