YEARLY HIGH
0.0070 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0033 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0049 ARS

2018 PYG to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.0070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0034 to the December average rate of 0.0064, the exchange rate registered a net change of 89.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0070 was up 103.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35 ARS
2017 Average 15 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 16 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.60 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0069
0.0030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG to ARS 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 0.0038, compared to 0.0059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0019 ARS (High: 0.0066 / Low: 0.0047). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ARS (High: 0.0037 / Low: 0.0036).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0066) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0030), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+117.37%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0066
2017 Avg (September) 0.0030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0035 0.0033 0.0034
February 0.0036 0.0034 0.0035
March 0.0037 0.0036 0.0037
April 0.0037 0.0036 0.0037
May 0.0045 0.0037 0.0042
June 0.0051 0.0043 0.0047
July 0.0051 0.0047 0.0048
August 0.0066 0.0047 0.0052
September 0.0070 0.0063 0.0066
October 0.0067 0.0060 0.0062
November 0.0066 0.0059 0.0061
December 0.0065 0.0062 0.0064