YEARLY HIGH
4190.8679 PYG
YEARLY LOW
3773.4292 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
3966.3606 PYG

2018 NZD to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 4190.8679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 3773.4292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 417.4387 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4095.8319 to the December average rate of 4032.7678, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4190.8679 was down 0.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 4196.5343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,954,339 PYG
2017 Average 20,021,953 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 18,867,146 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,087,193.53 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4121.0655
3818.2618
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 4011.6842, compared to 3921.0370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 90.6472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4011.6842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3921.0370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 226.9634 PYG (High: 4179.3909 / Low: 3952.4275). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 96.5989 PYG (High: 3925.0760 / Low: 3828.4771).

January Spread (Volatile) ±226.9634
July Spread (Stable) ±96.5989

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 94.9596 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -94.9596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 4089.3037) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4127.2358), the exchange rate shifted by -37.9321 (-0.92%).

2018 Avg (February) 4089.3037
2017 Avg (February) 4127.2358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4179.3909 3952.4275 4095.8319
February 4190.8679 4015.3797 4089.3037
March 4066.0872 3929.3343 4002.4482
April 4097.1268 3911.9157 4013.0191
May 4006.4046 3864.2326 3918.0595
June 4027.2338 3850.8745 3951.4429
July 3925.0760 3828.4771 3882.3944
August 3916.7389 3773.4292 3843.4954
September 3918.6994 3792.5064 3862.0586
October 3940.1879 3800.8115 3881.9715
November 4086.4702 3973.7622 4023.5344
December 4111.1508 3964.3514 4032.7678