2018 WST to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2300.4385 PYG

YEARLY LOW

2150.5897 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

2232.1084 PYG

2018 WST to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 2300.4385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 2150.5897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 149.8488 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2245.2001 to the December average rate of 2272.3448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2300.4385 was down 1.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 2325.7869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,502,193 PYG

2017 Average 11,135,485 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 10,752,948 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 749,244.06 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2285.9666

2174.3037

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 2211.4935, compared to 2252.7232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 41.2297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2211.4935

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2252.7232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 98.9940 PYG (High: 2300.4385 / Low: 2201.4445). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 29.5728 PYG (High: 2220.8827 / Low: 2191.3099).

January Spread (Volatile) ±98.9940

July Spread (Stable) ±29.5728

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 58.5745 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -58.5745

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2245.2001) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2237.1464), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0537 (+0.36%).

2018 Avg (January) 2245.2001

2017 Avg (January) 2237.1464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2300.4385	2201.4445	2245.2001
February	2278.3948	2207.7955	2242.1834
March	2209.9949	2150.5897	2183.6089
April	2202.3110	2171.4006	2186.2109
May	2231.6841	2166.2846	2194.3878
June	2238.5799	2199.0726	2217.3701
July	2220.8827	2191.3099	2207.0857
August	2260.5273	2214.7813	2228.1457
September	2279.1685	2248.8390	2261.3659
October	2299.4583	2244.3654	2270.7360
November	2292.3485	2250.4975	2276.6613
December	2288.9423	2255.4902	2272.3448