YEARLY HIGH
0.1650 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.1496 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1571 KPW

2018 PYG to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.1650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 0.1496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0154 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1594 to the December average rate of 0.1519, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1650 was down 0.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1664, 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 825 KPW
2017 Average 799 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 748 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.24 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1643
0.1501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG to KPW 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 0.1605, compared to 0.1537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1605
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0053 KPW (High: 0.1623 / Low: 0.1570). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 KPW (High: 0.1632 / Low: 0.1618).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1631) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1631), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.04%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1631
2017 Avg (March) 0.1631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1614 0.1583 0.1594
February 0.1616 0.1589 0.1608
March 0.1650 0.1616 0.1631
April 0.1632 0.1618 0.1623
May 0.1623 0.1570 0.1597
June 0.1592 0.1565 0.1580
July 0.1582 0.1565 0.1574
August 0.1570 0.1538 0.1560
September 0.1546 0.1526 0.1538
October 0.1528 0.1496 0.1513
November 0.1531 0.1502 0.1516
December 0.1525 0.1504 0.1519