YEARLY HIGH
8367.7310 PYG
YEARLY LOW
7908.8061 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
8125.4655 PYG

2018 XDR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 8367.7310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 11, dropping to 7908.8061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 458.9248 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8119.7288 to the December average rate of 8244.3721, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8367.7310 was up 2.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 8148.0281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,838,655 PYG
2017 Average 39,063,823 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 39,544,031 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,294,624.23 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8327.7120
7988.4864
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 8066.0797, compared to 8184.8513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 118.7715 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8066.0797
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8184.8513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 315.4387 PYG (High: 8258.9746 / Low: 7943.5359). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 95.9817 PYG (High: 8077.2587 / Low: 7981.2770).

January Spread (Volatile) ±315.4387
April Spread (Stable) ±95.9817

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 116.1253 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -116.1253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 8299.4432) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7997.3625), the exchange rate shifted by +302.0808 (+3.78%).

2018 Avg (October) 8299.4432
2017 Avg (October) 7997.3625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8258.9746 7943.5359 8119.7288
February 8245.6281 8055.7592 8132.8806
March 8130.0671 7908.8061 8016.7552
April 8077.2587 7981.2770 8038.5611
May 8105.3461 7936.0330 8034.7056
June 8150.9466 7985.0401 8053.8470
July 8079.7676 7976.8368 8031.2538
August 8205.1675 8017.2523 8068.3587
September 8274.7913 8149.9877 8205.6211
October 8367.7310 8222.4740 8299.4432
November 8359.8009 8164.4728 8260.0587
December 8346.7709 8207.5688 8244.3721