2018 PYG to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2972 CDF

YEARLY LOW

0.2682 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2826 CDF

2018 PYG to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.2972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.2682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0290 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2836 to the December average rate of 0.2743, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2972 was up 0.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2957, 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 1,486 CDF

2017 Average 1,295 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 1,341 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 144.98 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2950

0.2713

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG to CDF 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 0.2876, compared to 0.2777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2876

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0168 CDF (High: 0.2891 / Low: 0.2723). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 CDF (High: 0.2928 / Low: 0.2902).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2930) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2410), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0520 (+21.58%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2930

2017 Avg (March) 0.2410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2874	0.2802	0.2836
February	0.2915	0.2828	0.2877
March	0.2972	0.2887	0.2930
April	0.2928	0.2902	0.2913
May	0.2912	0.2817	0.2865
June	0.2857	0.2811	0.2835
July	0.2891	0.2723	0.2834
August	0.2842	0.2795	0.2820
September	0.2817	0.2756	0.2794
October	0.2782	0.2682	0.2736
November	0.2777	0.2688	0.2733
December	0.2776	0.2708	0.2743