YEARLY HIGH
0.0283 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0214 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0251 LRD

2018 PYG to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.0283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0225 to the December average rate of 0.0266, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0283 was up 25.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0225, 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 141 LRD
2017 Average 93 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 107 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.14 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0276
0.0220
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 0.0235, compared to 0.0266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0023 LRD (High: 0.0263 / Low: 0.0241). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 LRD (High: 0.0239 / Low: 0.0235).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0272) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0167), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0104 (+62.17%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0272
2017 Avg (July) 0.0167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0230 0.0216 0.0225
February 0.0234 0.0214 0.0226
March 0.0240 0.0234 0.0238
April 0.0239 0.0235 0.0236
May 0.0243 0.0233 0.0238
June 0.0263 0.0241 0.0250
July 0.0283 0.0263 0.0272
August 0.0269 0.0264 0.0266
September 0.0274 0.0263 0.0265
October 0.0266 0.0260 0.0263
November 0.0269 0.0261 0.0266
December 0.0268 0.0263 0.0266