2018 GMD to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 GMD to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the GMD to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 121.9211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 114.9073.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0138 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.6382 to the December average rate of 119.8027, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 121.9211 was down 9.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 134.5592, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
GMD 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 118.3570, compared to 120.0441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6870 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 4.3177 PYG (High: 119.4554 / Low: 115.1377). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3746 PYG (High: 118.0223 / Low: 116.6476).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.6138 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 120.6925) against the same month in 2017 (average: 121.3450), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6525 (-0.54%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 119.4554 | 115.1377 | 117.6382 |
| February | 119.8104 | 117.3852 | 118.2657 |
| March | 117.8867 | 114.9073 | 116.6519 |
| April | 118.0223 | 116.6476 | 117.3981 |
| May | 121.5328 | 117.6008 | 119.4958 |
| June | 121.9211 | 119.6940 | 120.6925 |
| July | 121.1258 | 118.5599 | 119.8592 |
| August | 121.8164 | 118.9920 | 119.8979 |
| September | 121.8164 | 119.4277 | 120.6009 |
| October | 121.6094 | 118.9551 | 120.2472 |
| November | 121.1650 | 118.4260 | 119.8564 |
| December | 121.0152 | 119.2305 | 119.8027 |