YEARLY HIGH
596.7916 PYG
YEARLY LOW
527.8636 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
562.8962 PYG

2018 BWP to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 596.7916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 527.8636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.9280 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 579.5011 to the December average rate of 554.1324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 596.7916 was up 4.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 573.1354, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,983,958 PYG
2017 Average 2,723,429 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 2,639,318 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 344,640.18 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

590.1065
538.4120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 573.5684, compared to 552.2240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.3444 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 573.5684
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 552.2240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 30.3717 PYG (High: 558.2353 / Low: 527.8636). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.2020 PYG (High: 561.2882 / Low: 546.0863).

September Spread (Volatile) ±30.3717
July Spread (Stable) ±15.2020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 10.8558 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.8558

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 585.7986) against the same month in 2017 (average: 546.9450), the exchange rate shifted by +38.8536 (+7.10%).

2018 Avg (February) 585.7986
2017 Avg (February) 546.9450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 594.4127 568.5274 579.5011
February 596.7916 577.6253 585.7986
March 588.2461 568.9775 576.9349
April 580.6402 564.7674 573.8327
May 577.9365 559.1564 568.0994
June 574.4228 544.9761 557.2436
July 561.2882 546.0863 554.8450
August 559.4596 529.1671 545.6522
September 558.2353 527.8636 542.7198
October 564.4546 546.6597 557.6363
November 566.0367 549.9362 558.3582
December 566.2361 548.2022 554.1324