YEARLY HIGH
0.6632 PYG
YEARLY LOW
0.6051 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6334 PYG

2018 GNF to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GNF to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 0.6632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 0.6051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0580 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6268 to the December average rate of 0.6473, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6632 was up 3.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6407, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,316 PYG
2017 Average 3,088 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 3,026 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 290.21 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6594
0.6084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.6219, compared to 0.6449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0196 PYG (High: 0.6344 / Low: 0.6149). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 PYG (High: 0.6173 / Low: 0.6109).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0196
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

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 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.6551) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6318), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0234 (+3.70%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.6551
2017 Avg (October) 0.6318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6313 0.6190 0.6268
February 0.6287 0.6185 0.6216
March 0.6181 0.6051 0.6127
April 0.6173 0.6109 0.6146
May 0.6344 0.6149 0.6251
June 0.6360 0.6254 0.6306
July 0.6366 0.6267 0.6318
August 0.6466 0.6315 0.6375
September 0.6516 0.6414 0.6457
October 0.6632 0.6477 0.6551
November 0.6597 0.6444 0.6519
December 0.6571 0.6419 0.6473