YEARLY HIGH
810.8471 PYG
YEARLY LOW
123.5251 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
319.1010 PYG

2018 SDG to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 810.8471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 123.5251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 687.3219 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 805.1818 to the December average rate of 124.5094, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 810.8471 was down 9.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 899.4937, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,054,235 PYG
2017 Average 4,246,581 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 617,626 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,436,609.64 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

873.2490
56.4422
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 400.5599, compared to 237.6422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 162.9177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 400.5599
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 237.6422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 498.1391 PYG (High: 805.8430 / Low: 307.7039). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6825 PYG (High: 125.6598 / Low: 123.9772).

February Spread (Volatile) ±498.1391
December Spread (Stable) ±1.6825

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 446.3843 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -446.3843

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 805.1818) against the same month in 2017 (average: 891.6466), the exchange rate shifted by -86.4648 (-9.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 805.1818
2017 Avg (January) 891.6466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 810.8471 796.5975 805.1818
February 805.8430 307.7039 358.7974
March 308.8111 300.8596 305.1804
April 308.5222 304.2871 306.2635
May 317.6356 305.7139 312.0293
June 318.5024 313.0719 315.9070
July 319.4487 316.0211 317.4936
August 323.9796 318.0958 320.0474
September 327.5708 322.4670 324.7571
October 328.5227 125.8381 214.4104
November 125.8229 123.5251 124.6350
December 125.6598 123.9772 124.5094