YEARLY HIGH
316.9902 PYG
YEARLY LOW
272.7552 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
298.4517 PYG

2018 MXN to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 316.9902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 272.7552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.2350 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 298.6951 to the December average rate of 295.1211, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 316.9902 was down 2.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 323.9136, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 15,849,508 PYG
2017 Average 14,932,739 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 13,637,758 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,211,749.22 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

313.2277
278.1442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 294.5238, compared to 302.3796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.8558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 294.5238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 302.3796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 23.5816 PYG (High: 309.3373 / Low: 285.7557). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.7840 PYG (High: 310.7035 / Low: 299.9195).

July Spread (Volatile) ±23.5816
August Spread (Stable) ±10.7840

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 16.6494 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.6494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 310.3041) against the same month in 2017 (average: 301.3457), the exchange rate shifted by +8.9584 (+2.97%).

2018 Avg (October) 310.3041
2017 Avg (October) 301.3457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 306.5198 283.7391 298.6951
February 308.9257 295.6974 300.3461
March 305.6146 291.7601 296.8464
April 307.7571 292.0751 301.8084
May 293.9297 281.5470 288.3787
June 288.9272 272.7552 281.0678
July 309.3373 285.7557 301.0106
August 310.7035 299.9195 306.0315
September 315.9043 300.7475 308.1556
October 316.9902 295.9428 310.3041
November 302.8431 287.9756 293.6547
December 304.5356 287.5198 295.1211