YEARLY HIGH
2226.0849 PYG
YEARLY LOW
2017.7345 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
2121.2391 PYG

2018 XCD to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 2226.0849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 2017.7345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 208.3504 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2089.1907 to the December average rate of 2192.8264, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2226.0849 was up 3.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 2151.2275, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,130,424 PYG
2017 Average 10,421,832 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 10,088,672 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,041,751.92 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2217.5977
2026.1301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 2074.5644, compared to 2167.9138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 93.3494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2074.5644
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2167.9138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 69.4843 PYG (High: 2120.7692 / Low: 2051.2849). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.4280 PYG (High: 2057.9823 / Low: 2040.5543).

May Spread (Volatile) ±69.4843
April Spread (Stable) ±17.4280

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 29.4999 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.4999

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2201.6420) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2099.6669), the exchange rate shifted by +101.9751 (+4.86%).

2018 Avg (October) 2201.6420
2017 Avg (October) 2099.6669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2103.9674 2063.9026 2089.1907
February 2096.4097 2060.9424 2071.5856
March 2060.4984 2017.7345 2042.0858
April 2057.9823 2040.5543 2051.4107
May 2120.7692 2051.2849 2085.5350
June 2127.5462 2091.3397 2107.5785
July 2127.8889 2105.1592 2115.5247
August 2165.1587 2121.3426 2134.1432
September 2183.0134 2153.9634 2165.9619
October 2226.0849 2179.6227 2201.6420
November 2217.6927 2174.5214 2197.3846
December 2214.1682 2183.6102 2192.8264