2018 PYG to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4559 SLL

YEARLY LOW

1.1019 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3450 SLL

2018 PYG to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 1.4559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 1.1019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3539 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3576 to the December average rate of 1.4158, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4559 was up 4.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3906, 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 7,279 SLL

2017 Average 6,637 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 5,510 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,769.58 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4649

1.0865

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG to SLL 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 1.3488, compared to 1.3413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3488

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3203 SLL (High: 1.4559 / Low: 1.1356). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0192 SLL (High: 1.4413 / Low: 1.4221).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3203

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0192

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1765 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.2575) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3472), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0896 (-6.65%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.2575

2017 Avg (August) 1.3472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3717	1.3478	1.3576
February	1.3860	1.3511	1.3707
March	1.4085	1.3763	1.3910
April	1.4006	1.3780	1.3879
May	1.4036	1.3605	1.3811
June	1.3847	1.1025	1.2046
July	1.1432	1.1019	1.1180
August	1.4559	1.1356	1.2575
September	1.4413	1.4221	1.4333
October	1.4243	1.3946	1.4101
November	1.4276	1.3999	1.4128
December	1.4217	1.4021	1.4158