2018 PEN to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PEN to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PEN to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 1797.9812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 11, dropping to 1674.6904.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 123.2907 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1755.6863 to the December average rate of 1761.3918, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1797.9812 was up 1.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 1771.2969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
PEN 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 1726.2002, compared to 1762.4163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 36.2161 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 60.9126 PYG (High: 1753.6615 / Low: 1692.7488). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.0947 PYG (High: 1721.6816 / Low: 1704.5869).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 32.3911 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1785.6439) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1745.0118), the exchange rate shifted by +40.6322 (+2.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1768.3095 | 1722.8715 | 1755.6863 |
| February | 1763.8952 | 1704.6091 | 1723.2953 |
| March | 1731.5288 | 1674.6904 | 1698.1291 |
| April | 1721.6816 | 1704.5869 | 1716.3667 |
| May | 1753.6615 | 1692.7488 | 1722.1552 |
| June | 1757.2201 | 1726.5793 | 1741.5684 |
| July | 1757.8657 | 1732.9570 | 1745.3350 |
| August | 1770.7223 | 1732.1350 | 1753.0006 |
| September | 1787.9915 | 1744.1821 | 1768.7937 |
| October | 1797.9812 | 1771.4051 | 1785.6439 |
| November | 1779.9958 | 1743.0264 | 1760.3326 |
| December | 1778.0123 | 1746.4940 | 1761.3918 |