YEARLY HIGH
7.6555 IRR
YEARLY LOW
6.2982 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0908 IRR

2018 PYG to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 7.6555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 6.2982.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3572 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3838 to the December average rate of 7.1303, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.6555 was up 19.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.3837, 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 38,277 IRR
2017 Average 29,340 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 31,491 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,786.13 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.6882
6.2652
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG to IRR 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 6.8667, compared to 7.3148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4482 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.8295 IRR (High: 7.5000 / Low: 6.6705). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0833 IRR (High: 6.8208 / Low: 6.7376).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8295
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0833

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2279 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 7.5697) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.8868), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6829 (+28.59%).

2018 Avg (July) 7.5697
2017 Avg (July) 5.8868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.5534 6.2982 6.3838
February 6.6924 6.5228 6.6205
March 6.8727 6.7040 6.7948
April 6.8208 6.7376 6.7661
May 7.5000 6.6705 7.1976
June 7.4873 7.3353 7.4372
July 7.6555 7.4718 7.5697
August 7.6496 7.3765 7.5120
September 7.4150 7.3163 7.3745
October 7.3251 7.0636 7.1466
November 7.2318 7.0882 7.1560
December 7.2008 7.0364 7.1303