YEARLY HIGH
6.6846 PYG
YEARLY LOW
6.0589 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3697 PYG

2018 KPW to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 6.6846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 6.0589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6256 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2735 to the December average rate of 6.5847, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.6846 was up 3.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.4604, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,423 PYG
2017 Average 31,295 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 30,295 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,128.21 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.6591
6.0841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 6.2296, compared to 6.5099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2803 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.2086 PYG (High: 6.3683 / Low: 6.1597). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0523 PYG (High: 6.1798 / Low: 6.1274).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2086
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0523

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 0.0886 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0886

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 6.6112) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.3049), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3062 (+4.86%).

2018 Avg (October) 6.6112
2017 Avg (October) 6.3049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3179 6.1976 6.2735
February 6.2952 6.1887 6.2206
March 6.1873 6.0589 6.1320
April 6.1798 6.1274 6.1600
May 6.3683 6.1597 6.2625
June 6.3887 6.2799 6.3287
July 6.3897 6.3214 6.3526
August 6.5016 6.3700 6.4085
September 6.5552 6.4680 6.5040
October 6.6846 6.5450 6.6112
November 6.6594 6.5302 6.5984
December 6.6488 6.5570 6.5847