YEARLY HIGH
305.0798 PYG
YEARLY LOW
142.9021 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
217.9332 PYG

2018 ARS to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 305.0798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 142.9021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 162.1777 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 297.2099 to the December average rate of 156.7855, the exchange rate registered a net change of -47.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 305.0798 was down 18.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 375.9873, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,525,399 PYG
2017 Average 1,706,087 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 714,510 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 810,888.64 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

311.7364
137.4180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 263.4500, compared to 172.4164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 91.0336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 263.4500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 172.4164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 60.0759 PYG (High: 210.6464 / Low: 150.5705). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.8106 PYG (High: 276.0267 / Low: 270.2161).

August Spread (Volatile) ±60.0759
April Spread (Stable) ±5.8106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 42.4349 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -42.4349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 297.2099) against the same month in 2017 (average: 361.1441), the exchange rate shifted by -63.9342 (-17.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 297.2099
2017 Avg (January) 361.1441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 305.0798 286.2339 297.2099
February 292.5226 276.2633 282.3773
March 276.1757 268.1927 273.0030
April 276.0267 270.2161 273.8886
May 268.9509 224.1250 239.9419
June 230.3790 197.0161 214.2795
July 210.6956 197.0700 207.0675
August 210.6464 150.5705 194.3794
September 158.8255 142.9021 151.9445
October 167.5467 149.2764 160.8175
November 169.0527 151.8276 163.5038
December 162.4394 154.4207 156.7855