2018 PYG to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6525 GNF

YEARLY LOW

1.5079 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5796 GNF

2018 PYG to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 1.6525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 1.5079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1446 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5955 to the December average rate of 1.5448, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6525 was down 5.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7394, 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 8,263 GNF

2017 Average 8,100 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 7,539 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 723.14 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6429

1.5159

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG to GNF 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 1.6082, compared to 1.5510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0573 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6082

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0502 GNF (High: 1.6264 / Low: 1.5762). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0171 GNF (High: 1.6369 / Low: 1.6198).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0502

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0171

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0272 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.6323) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6909), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0586 (-3.47%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.6323

2017 Avg (March) 1.6909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6156	1.5840	1.5955
February	1.6168	1.5905	1.6089
March	1.6525	1.6179	1.6323
April	1.6369	1.6198	1.6270
May	1.6264	1.5762	1.5998
June	1.5990	1.5722	1.5859
July	1.5956	1.5708	1.5829
August	1.5835	1.5466	1.5687
September	1.5592	1.5347	1.5488
October	1.5440	1.5079	1.5264
November	1.5518	1.5159	1.5341
December	1.5579	1.5219	1.5448