2018 SLL to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9075 PYG

YEARLY LOW

0.6869 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7492 PYG

2018 SLL to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 0.9075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 0.6869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2206 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7366 to the December average rate of 0.7063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9075 was down 14.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0584, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,537 PYG

2017 Average 3,777 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 3,434 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,103.05 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9143

0.6780

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.7448, compared to 0.7536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7448

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1937 PYG (High: 0.8806 / Low: 0.6869). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 PYG (High: 0.7032 / Low: 0.6938).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1937

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1084 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.8946) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7383), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1563 (+21.17%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.8946

2017 Avg (July) 0.7383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7419	0.7290	0.7366
February	0.7401	0.7215	0.7296
March	0.7266	0.7100	0.7190
April	0.7257	0.7140	0.7205
May	0.7350	0.7124	0.7241
June	0.9070	0.7222	0.8391
July	0.9075	0.8747	0.8946
August	0.8806	0.6869	0.8061
September	0.7032	0.6938	0.6977
October	0.7171	0.7021	0.7092
November	0.7144	0.7005	0.7078
December	0.7132	0.7034	0.7063