2018 HTG to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 HTG to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the HTG to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 88.9395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 76.4505.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.4890 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.5391 to the December average rate of 77.9236, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 88.9395 was down 3.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 91.9710, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
HTG 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 86.6274, compared to 83.3305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2969 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 4.1765 PYG (High: 80.6270 / Low: 76.4505). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6894 PYG (High: 84.7518 / Low: 84.0624).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.8600 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 87.5391) against the same month in 2017 (average: 85.8873), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6518 (+1.92%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88.9395 | 86.0619 | 87.5391 |
| February | 88.5213 | 86.7266 | 87.2819 |
| March | 86.5698 | 84.5844 | 85.6199 |
| April | 86.4621 | 84.9115 | 85.5781 |
| May | 88.7068 | 85.5861 | 87.2018 |
| June | 88.3055 | 85.4386 | 86.5434 |
| July | 87.6848 | 84.7042 | 86.1038 |
| August | 86.5596 | 83.4055 | 85.6283 |
| September | 84.7518 | 84.0624 | 84.3686 |
| October | 85.3577 | 83.3395 | 84.1750 |
| November | 83.9567 | 80.3456 | 81.7836 |
| December | 80.6270 | 76.4505 | 77.9236 |