2018 MAD to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

632.1493 PYG

YEARLY LOW

592.5401 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

610.6967 PYG

2018 MAD to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 23, valuing the pair at 632.1493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 592.5401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.6091 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 610.2561 to the December average rate of 621.2895, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 632.1493 was up 2.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 614.6439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,160,746 PYG

2017 Average 2,904,787 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 2,962,701 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 198,045.57 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

630.3053

595.3900

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MAD 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 603.3760, compared to 618.0173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.6413 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 603.3760

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 618.0173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 21.9176 PYG (High: 619.5873 / Low: 597.6697). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.5910 PYG (High: 604.8144 / Low: 598.2234).

January Spread (Volatile) ±21.9176

April Spread (Stable) ±6.5910

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 8.2600 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.2600

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 627.3957) against the same month in 2017 (average: 600.5999), the exchange rate shifted by +26.7958 (+4.46%).

2018 Avg (October) 627.3957

2017 Avg (October) 600.5999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	619.5873	597.6697	610.2561
February	621.2897	601.5320	609.1646
March	610.2549	592.5401	600.9046
April	604.8144	598.2234	601.7986
May	604.9462	592.5841	598.2996
June	605.4209	593.5671	599.8326
July	608.7703	600.7214	604.5073
August	622.0554	600.9168	608.2496
September	627.7601	617.0200	622.3089
October	632.1493	622.2673	627.3957
November	629.4491	616.7666	624.3529
December	626.9821	616.3168	621.2895