2018 JPY to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

54.4258 PYG

YEARLY LOW

49.4598 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.9249 PYG

2018 JPY to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 54.4258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 49.4598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9661 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.8903 to the December average rate of 52.8490, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 54.4258 was up 3.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 52.8142, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 27,212,913 PYG

2017 Average 25,120,203 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 24,729,881 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,483,031.86 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

53.0448

50.6945

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 51.5837, compared to 52.2661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6823 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.5837

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.2661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.7171 PYG (High: 52.1768 / Low: 49.4598). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9672 PYG (High: 52.8094 / Low: 51.8422).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.7171

September Spread (Stable) ±0.9672

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5432 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5432

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 52.8490) against the same month in 2017 (average: 50.1100), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7389 (+5.47%).

2018 Avg (December) 52.8490

2017 Avg (December) 50.1100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	52.1768	49.4598	50.8903
February	52.9292	50.8513	51.8956
March	53.0730	51.0580	52.0672
April	52.4963	50.7270	51.5240
May	52.7137	50.5856	51.3922
June	52.4880	51.1312	51.7331
July	51.8173	50.5814	51.3280
August	52.6970	51.3712	51.9615
September	52.8094	51.8422	52.2465
October	53.6828	51.5687	52.7921
November	53.1145	51.9293	52.4193
December	54.4258	52.2032	52.8490