2018 HNL to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HNL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 3.6510 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |