YEARLY HIGH
0.0325 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.0296 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0310 DJF

2018 PYG to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 0.0296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0317 to the December average rate of 0.0300, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0325 was down 1.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0331, 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 162 DJF
2017 Average 159 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 148 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.43 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0323
0.0297
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG to DJF 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 0.0317, compared to 0.0304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0009 DJF (High: 0.0319 / Low: 0.0311). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 DJF (High: 0.0321 / Low: 0.0317).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0321) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0324), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-1.06%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0321
2017 Avg (March) 0.0324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0320 0.0315 0.0317
February 0.0319 0.0314 0.0317
March 0.0325 0.0318 0.0321
April 0.0321 0.0317 0.0319
May 0.0319 0.0311 0.0315
June 0.0315 0.0310 0.0313
July 0.0313 0.0309 0.0311
August 0.0311 0.0304 0.0309
September 0.0306 0.0302 0.0304
October 0.0302 0.0296 0.0299
November 0.0303 0.0297 0.0300
December 0.0302 0.0298 0.0300