YEARLY HIGH
441.0766 PYG
YEARLY LOW
389.4629 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
421.0143 PYG

2018 SCR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 441.0766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 389.4629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.6137 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 405.8756 to the December average rate of 433.3841, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 441.0766 was up 0.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 440.8677, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,205,383 PYG
2017 Average 2,074,132 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 1,947,314 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 258,068.65 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

439.1102
401.4174
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 412.0896, compared to 429.9389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.8493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 412.0896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 429.9389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 26.7524 PYG (High: 425.9743 / Low: 399.2220). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1409 PYG (High: 424.5497 / Low: 420.4088).

May Spread (Volatile) ±26.7524
July Spread (Stable) ±4.1409

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 6.7079 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 435.9691) against the same month in 2017 (average: 414.2762), the exchange rate shifted by +21.6929 (+5.24%).

2018 Avg (October) 435.9691
2017 Avg (October) 414.2762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 415.0532 397.4017 405.8756
February 426.8819 403.0766 411.2663
March 412.6497 389.4629 404.5584
April 413.3631 402.8299 411.4649
May 425.9743 399.2220 417.7836
June 427.6520 417.5236 421.5889
July 424.5497 420.4088 422.0600
August 429.9506 421.8638 424.3765
September 433.3921 411.0570 428.8249
October 441.0766 425.1423 435.9691
November 439.3776 429.9724 435.0188
December 438.5374 424.9842 433.3841