YEARLY HIGH
0.3415 PYG
YEARLY LOW
0.2913 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3149 PYG

2020 STD to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the STD to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.3415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 0.2913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0502 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3018 to the December average rate of 0.3365, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3415 was up 12.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,707 PYG
2019 Average 1,463 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 1,456 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 250.96 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3406
0.2909
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.2989, compared to 0.3308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0157 PYG (High: 0.3251 / Low: 0.3093). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 PYG (High: 0.3028 / Low: 0.2992).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.3365) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2989), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0376 (+12.57%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.3365
2019 Avg (December) 0.2989

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3028 0.2992 0.3018
February 0.3029 0.2954 0.2974
March 0.3001 0.2938 0.2970
April 0.2988 0.2913 0.2950
May 0.3014 0.2942 0.2981
June 0.3090 0.3012 0.3041
July 0.3251 0.3093 0.3161
August 0.3330 0.3235 0.3293
September 0.3358 0.3313 0.3330
October 0.3367 0.3319 0.3342
November 0.3374 0.3336 0.3357
December 0.3415 0.3278 0.3365