2018 SBD to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

753.7550 PYG

YEARLY LOW

699.6342 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

727.5297 PYG

2018 SBD to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 23, valuing the pair at 753.7550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 699.6342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.1209 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 726.7573 to the December average rate of 733.2304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 753.7550 was up 1.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 742.4050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,768,775 PYG

2017 Average 3,605,974 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 3,498,171 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 270,604.28 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

751.6240

706.6501

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SBD 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 718.4975, compared to 736.5619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.0644 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 718.4975

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 736.5619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 24.6332 PYG (High: 745.0787 / Low: 720.4455). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.8496 PYG (High: 714.1266 / Low: 708.2770).

December Spread (Volatile) ±24.6332

April Spread (Stable) ±5.8496

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 11.5076 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.5076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 747.8761) against the same month in 2017 (average: 726.4994), the exchange rate shifted by +21.3768 (+2.94%).

2018 Avg (October) 747.8761

2017 Avg (October) 726.4994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	733.2572	718.5718	726.7573
February	731.7413	714.5706	721.9055
March	717.4844	699.6342	710.3979
April	714.1266	708.2770	712.2416
May	725.1843	713.9161	719.7760
June	729.9788	713.5483	719.9065
July	729.2314	713.0527	722.6822
August	741.7123	726.7023	731.0874
September	747.8287	737.8771	741.9874
October	753.7550	743.5225	747.8761
November	748.6939	734.2302	742.5076
December	745.0787	720.4455	733.2304