YEARLY HIGH
3.4331 STD
YEARLY LOW
2.9285 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1852 STD

2020 PYG to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PYG to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 3.4331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 2.9285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5046 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3130 to the December average rate of 2.9724, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.4331 was down 4.95% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.6120, 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 17,165 STD
2019 Average 17,095 STD
Yearly Trough Low 14,642 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,523.05 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.4314
2.9306
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG to STD 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 3.3459, compared to 3.0246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3459
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.1563 STD (High: 3.2326 / Low: 3.0763). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0337 STD (High: 2.9979 / Low: 2.9643).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1563
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0337

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.1264 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 3.3897) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.3828), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+0.20%).

2020 Avg (April) 3.3897
2019 Avg (April) 3.3828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3419 3.3021 3.3130
February 3.3851 3.3019 3.3630
March 3.4034 3.3319 3.3666
April 3.4331 3.3463 3.3897
May 3.3993 3.3184 3.3546
June 3.3198 3.2365 3.2883
July 3.2326 3.0763 3.1638
August 3.0912 3.0030 3.0375
September 3.0180 2.9781 3.0026
October 3.0133 2.9702 2.9924
November 2.9979 2.9643 2.9789
December 3.0502 2.9285 2.9724