YEARLY HIGH
3.3170 STD
YEARLY LOW
2.9334 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0593 STD

2021 PYG to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PYG to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 3.3170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.9334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3837 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9627 to the December average rate of 3.1116, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.3170 was down 3.38% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.4331, 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 16,585 STD
2020 Average 15,922 STD
Yearly Trough Low 14,667 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,918.31 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.2735
2.9345
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 3.0816, compared to 3.0371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0445 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0816
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.1867 STD (High: 3.2342 / Low: 3.0475). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0290 STD (High: 3.0455 / Low: 3.0164).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1867
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0290

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1536 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 3.2452) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.3897), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1445 (-4.26%).

2021 Avg (April) 3.2452
2020 Avg (April) 3.3897

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9923 2.9334 2.9627
February 3.0831 2.9504 3.0253
March 3.2342 3.0475 3.1247
April 3.3170 3.1787 3.2452
May 3.1787 3.0555 3.0917
June 3.0711 3.0179 3.0399
July 3.0657 2.9814 3.0144
August 3.0060 2.9712 2.9936
September 3.0546 2.9945 3.0051
October 3.0455 3.0164 3.0317
November 3.1040 3.0361 3.0660
December 3.1309 3.0759 3.1116