YEARLY HIGH
0.0944 SYP
YEARLY LOW
0.0856 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0899 SYP

2018 PYG to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 0.0856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0912 to the December average rate of 0.0869, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0944 was up 1.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0930, 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 472 SYP
2017 Average 295 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 428 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.19 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0940
0.0859
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG to SYP 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 0.0919, compared to 0.0879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0919
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0030 SYP (High: 0.0929 / Low: 0.0899). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SYP (High: 0.0934 / Low: 0.0926).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0933) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0389), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0545 (+140.20%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0933
2017 Avg (March) 0.0389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0923 0.0906 0.0912
February 0.0925 0.0909 0.0920
March 0.0944 0.0925 0.0933
April 0.0934 0.0926 0.0929
May 0.0929 0.0899 0.0914
June 0.0911 0.0896 0.0904
July 0.0906 0.0896 0.0901
August 0.0898 0.0880 0.0893
September 0.0885 0.0873 0.0880
October 0.0874 0.0856 0.0866
November 0.0876 0.0859 0.0867
December 0.0873 0.0861 0.0869