YEARLY HIGH
87.6637 PYG
YEARLY LOW
80.0274 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
83.7708 PYG

2018 KGS to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 87.6637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 80.0274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6363 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.7808 to the December average rate of 86.2544, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 87.6637 was down 11.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 99.5032, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 438,319 PYG
2017 Average 409,738 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 400,137 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,181.39 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

87.4258
80.3779
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 81.8939, compared to 85.6476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7537 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.8939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.6476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 3.3443 PYG (High: 83.8438 / Low: 80.4995). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9012 PYG (High: 81.4310 / Low: 80.5298).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.3443
April Spread (Stable) ±0.9012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.9640 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9640

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 86.8384) against the same month in 2017 (average: 82.8320), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0064 (+4.84%).

2018 Avg (October) 86.8384
2017 Avg (October) 82.8320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 82.9747 80.3070 81.7808
February 82.8775 81.0840 81.9292
March 81.7463 80.0274 80.9652
April 81.4310 80.5298 81.0672
May 83.8438 80.4995 82.2297
June 84.0716 82.6684 83.3916
July 84.3470 83.3045 83.7984
August 85.8771 84.1392 84.6469
September 86.5853 85.4331 85.9090
October 87.6637 86.1665 86.8384
November 87.2686 85.5422 86.4386
December 87.0915 85.8894 86.2544