2018 QAR to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1652.2729 PYG

YEARLY LOW

1497.1815 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

1574.3831 PYG

2018 QAR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 1652.2729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 1497.1815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 155.0914 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1551.0914 to the December average rate of 1625.1434, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1652.2729 was up 3.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 1596.8468, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,261,364 PYG

2017 Average 7,661,141 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 7,485,907 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 775,457.10 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1646.3612

1503.6545

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to PYG 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 1539.8679, compared to 1608.8984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 69.0305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1539.8679

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1608.8984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 51.5392 PYG (High: 1574.1158 / Low: 1522.5766). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.0199 PYG (High: 1527.6317 / Low: 1514.6118).

May Spread (Volatile) ±51.5392

April Spread (Stable) ±13.0199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 22.0567 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -22.0567

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1634.4690) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1517.5549), the exchange rate shifted by +116.9141 (+7.70%).

2018 Avg (October) 1634.4690

2017 Avg (October) 1517.5549

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1561.6809	1534.7346	1551.0914
February	1555.8729	1529.7446	1537.6034
March	1529.4154	1497.1815	1515.5467
April	1527.6317	1514.6118	1522.6229
May	1574.1158	1522.5766	1548.0226
June	1578.9730	1552.2644	1564.3203
July	1579.3821	1562.5647	1570.2580
August	1607.1000	1574.5415	1584.4970
September	1620.3104	1598.7903	1607.4934
October	1652.2729	1617.8360	1634.4690
November	1646.1751	1616.6447	1631.5296
December	1643.3584	1599.5701	1625.1434