2018 LRD to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.6250 PYG

YEARLY LOW

35.3663 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.0714 PYG

2018 LRD to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 46.6250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 35.3663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.2587 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.5126 to the December average rate of 37.6036, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 46.6250 was down 25.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 62.9663, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 233,125 PYG

2017 Average 273,511 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 176,832 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,293.40 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

45.2790

36.0827

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 42.5643, compared to 37.5785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.9858 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.5643

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.5785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 3.9398 PYG (High: 46.6250 / Low: 42.6853). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6548 PYG (High: 37.9930 / Low: 37.3382).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.9398

December Spread (Stable) ±0.6548

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.1707 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 44.3572) against the same month in 2017 (average: 60.6794), the exchange rate shifted by -16.3222 (-26.90%).

2018 Avg (February) 44.3572

2017 Avg (February) 60.6794

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.2170	43.5179	44.5126
February	46.6250	42.6853	44.3572
March	42.6782	41.6771	42.1022
April	42.5703	41.8849	42.2878
May	42.8744	41.1499	42.1063
June	41.5728	37.9673	40.0197
July	38.0592	35.3663	36.8490
August	37.9349	37.2071	37.5836
September	38.0013	36.5379	37.8061
October	38.3948	37.6394	37.9830
November	38.2660	37.1680	37.6456
December	37.9930	37.3382	37.6036