YEARLY HIGH
47.2432 PYG
YEARLY LOW
42.2987 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.5076 PYG

2018 JMD to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 47.2432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 42.2987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9445 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.4616 to the December average rate of 46.3538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 47.2432 was up 3.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 45.6022, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 236,216 PYG
2017 Average 219,545 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 211,494 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,722.49 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

47.3727
42.0987
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 44.4352, compared to 44.5800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1448 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.4352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.5800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.9206 PYG (High: 46.7950 / Low: 43.8744). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6033 PYG (High: 47.2432 / Low: 46.6399).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.9206
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.1511 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1511

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 46.9332) against the same month in 2017 (average: 44.9752), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9579 (+4.35%).

2018 Avg (November) 46.9332
2017 Avg (November) 44.9752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.9962 44.8671 45.4616
February 45.5426 43.8481 44.5371
March 44.1239 42.5752 43.3860
April 44.5897 43.8718 44.4275
May 45.2912 44.3138 44.8798
June 45.2633 43.1816 43.9195
July 44.1551 43.0112 43.6588
August 42.9439 42.2987 42.5382
September 43.8403 42.3640 42.9651
October 46.7950 43.8744 45.0309
November 47.2432 46.6399 46.9332
December 46.9057 46.0783 46.3538