YEARLY HIGH
484.4521 PYG
YEARLY LOW
384.7890 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
435.5843 PYG

2018 NAD to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 484.4521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 384.7890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 99.6632 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 463.4460 to the December average rate of 416.3896, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 484.4521 was up 5.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 459.8927, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,422,261 PYG
2017 Average 2,118,332 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 1,923,945 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 498,315.79 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

480.6861
393.3376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 456.9447, compared to 414.2239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 42.7208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 456.9447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 414.2239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 43.4018 PYG (High: 455.4026 / Low: 412.0008). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.1854 PYG (High: 478.6076 / Low: 457.4223).

June Spread (Volatile) ±43.4018
March Spread (Stable) ±21.1854

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 19.7159 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.7159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 473.4071) against the same month in 2017 (average: 432.9704), the exchange rate shifted by +40.4367 (+9.34%).

2018 Avg (February) 473.4071
2017 Avg (February) 432.9704

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 478.4029 452.5736 463.4460
February 484.4521 462.2236 473.4071
March 478.6076 457.4223 465.6583
April 468.9260 446.1842 458.1314
May 461.3598 439.0920 450.3706
June 455.4026 412.0008 430.6548
July 436.9287 412.1237 424.9344
August 434.9238 395.5561 411.9684
September 417.8141 384.7890 400.6167
October 421.4056 397.4087 410.1956
November 434.3101 412.2254 421.2389
December 434.0808 406.3770 416.3896