YEARLY HIGH
0.0225 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0159 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0185 LRD

2017 PYG to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PYG to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0163 to the December average rate of 0.0222, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0225 was up 31.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0171, 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 112 LRD
2016 Average 79 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 79 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.00 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0228
0.0157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG to LRD 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 0.0167, compared to 0.0204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0045 LRD (High: 0.0207 / Low: 0.0162). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 LRD (High: 0.0210 / Low: 0.0206).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0222) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+39.65%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0222
2016 Avg (December) 0.0159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0166 0.0159 0.0163
February 0.0169 0.0163 0.0165
March 0.0175 0.0163 0.0170
April 0.0174 0.0163 0.0168
May 0.0170 0.0164 0.0167
June 0.0170 0.0165 0.0168
July 0.0173 0.0161 0.0167
August 0.0207 0.0162 0.0201
September 0.0208 0.0202 0.0206
October 0.0210 0.0206 0.0209
November 0.0222 0.0209 0.0217
December 0.0225 0.0220 0.0222