2018 FKP to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 FKP to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the FKP to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 8079.9209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 7304.3758.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 775.5451 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7802.9621 to the December average rate of 7507.7715, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8079.9209 was up 4.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 7724.5881, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
FKP 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 7714.9361, compared to 7583.7380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 131.1981 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 519.8798 PYG (High: 8055.5329 / Low: 7535.6531). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 128.5645 PYG (High: 7588.4749 / Low: 7459.9104).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 206.6198 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 7821.0446) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7133.7198), the exchange rate shifted by +687.3248 (+9.63%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8055.5329 | 7535.6531 | 7802.9621 |
| February | 8079.9209 | 7663.4123 | 7821.0446 |
| March | 7928.5257 | 7527.2741 | 7710.0361 |
| April | 7946.3484 | 7643.4002 | 7795.1565 |
| May | 7670.2781 | 7523.9513 | 7588.5367 |
| June | 7677.9886 | 7458.9308 | 7571.8806 |
| July | 7588.4749 | 7459.9104 | 7532.7137 |
| August | 7607.1639 | 7304.3758 | 7422.3428 |
| September | 7783.8837 | 7495.2393 | 7633.4097 |
| October | 7841.5935 | 7622.2782 | 7745.0733 |
| November | 7839.8565 | 7520.0227 | 7661.1170 |
| December | 7602.1901 | 7396.1153 | 7507.7715 |