YEARLY HIGH
258.9213 PYG
YEARLY LOW
230.8526 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
239.7286 PYG

2018 HNL to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 258.9213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 230.8526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.0687 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 238.9458 to the December average rate of 244.3000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 258.9213 was up 3.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 250.8195, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,294,607 PYG
2017 Average 1,200,154 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 1,154,263 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140,343.57 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

248.4432
232.2157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 236.4481, compared to 243.0090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5609 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 236.4481
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 243.0090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 16.9788 PYG (High: 258.9213 / Low: 241.9426). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2315 PYG (High: 234.9542 / Low: 232.7227).

December Spread (Volatile) ±16.9788
April Spread (Stable) ±2.2315

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 3.6510 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6510

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 244.3000) against the same month in 2017 (average: 239.4189), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8811 (+2.04%).

2018 Avg (December) 244.3000
2017 Avg (December) 239.4189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 240.7055 236.2358 238.9458
February 240.3907 235.7507 237.2189
March 235.6580 230.8526 233.5680
April 234.9542 232.7227 234.2166
May 239.9159 233.8781 237.0739
June 239.9783 235.2963 237.6657
July 240.1395 237.0696 238.4117
August 243.6434 238.6607 240.2231
September 245.1383 241.7406 243.3732
October 249.7068 244.3721 247.0909
November 247.6454 241.6338 244.6552
December 258.9213 241.9426 244.3000