2018 MYR to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1461.9984 PYG

YEARLY LOW

1373.3688 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

1420.7119 PYG

2018 MYR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 1461.9984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1373.3688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 88.6296 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1427.7618 to the December average rate of 1420.4284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1461.9984 was up 4.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 1402.2324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 29,239,968 PYG

2017 Average 26,224,703 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 27,467,376 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,772,592.19 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1433.0653

1406.7955

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MYR 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 1423.7290, compared to 1417.6947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.0343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1423.7290

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1417.6947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 88.6296 PYG (High: 1461.9984 / Low: 1373.3688). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.6418 PYG (High: 1421.2873 / Low: 1400.6455).

January Spread (Volatile) ±88.6296

August Spread (Stable) ±20.6418

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 17.2658 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -17.2658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1427.7618) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1286.8131), the exchange rate shifted by +140.9487 (+10.95%).

2018 Avg (January) 1427.7618

2017 Avg (January) 1286.8131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1461.9984	1373.3688	1427.7618
February	1452.1910	1413.8572	1430.8761
March	1438.8181	1395.0871	1413.6103
April	1437.9596	1416.4332	1426.1261
May	1437.3629	1378.0153	1419.4019
June	1445.2115	1411.0006	1424.5978
July	1423.0071	1402.2955	1412.2516
August	1421.2873	1400.6455	1408.9846
September	1426.5436	1403.0315	1414.2758
October	1440.7549	1418.6627	1430.4880
November	1439.8620	1401.8263	1419.7401
December	1443.9102	1410.6282	1420.4284