YEARLY HIGH
0.1588 PYG
YEARLY LOW
0.1306 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1414 PYG

2018 IRR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IRR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.1588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 0.1306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0281 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1567 to the December average rate of 0.1403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1588 was down 17.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1933, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 794 PYG
2017 Average 853 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 653 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140.74 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1591
0.1297
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.1461, compared to 0.1368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0166 PYG (High: 0.1499 / Low: 0.1333). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 PYG (High: 0.1484 / Low: 0.1466).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0166
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1567) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1812), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0245 (-13.52%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1567
2017 Avg (January) 0.1812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1588 0.1526 0.1567
February 0.1533 0.1494 0.1511
March 0.1492 0.1455 0.1472
April 0.1484 0.1466 0.1478
May 0.1499 0.1333 0.1392
June 0.1363 0.1336 0.1345
July 0.1338 0.1306 0.1321
August 0.1356 0.1307 0.1331
September 0.1367 0.1349 0.1356
October 0.1416 0.1365 0.1399
November 0.1411 0.1383 0.1397
December 0.1421 0.1389 0.1403