YEARLY HIGH
0.0338 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0262 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0298 LRD

2019 PYG to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PYG to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 0.0338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0264 to the December average rate of 0.0293, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0338 was up 19.70% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0283, 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 169 LRD
2018 Average 125 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 131 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.25 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0340
0.0257
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 0.0276, compared to 0.0321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0032 LRD (High: 0.0302 / Low: 0.0270). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LRD (High: 0.0266 / Low: 0.0263).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0333) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0266), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+25.16%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0333
2018 Avg (August) 0.0266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0267 0.0262 0.0264
February 0.0268 0.0264 0.0266
March 0.0266 0.0263 0.0265
April 0.0271 0.0263 0.0267
May 0.0302 0.0270 0.0284
June 0.0316 0.0302 0.0311
July 0.0338 0.0316 0.0330
August 0.0338 0.0329 0.0333
September 0.0337 0.0325 0.0329
October 0.0330 0.0326 0.0328
November 0.0329 0.0298 0.0312
December 0.0298 0.0290 0.0293