2018 NZD to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NZD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |