YEARLY HIGH
10126.6389 PYG
YEARLY LOW
8799.6961 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
9430.8986 PYG

2020 XDR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 10126.6389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 8799.6961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1326.9428 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8981.0552 to the December average rate of 10006.0991, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10126.6389 was up 13.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 8954.5486, 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 50,633,195 PYG
2019 Average 43,151,301 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 43,998,480 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,634,714.16 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10119.3826
8759.9804
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 9001.3458, compared to 9860.4513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 859.1055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9001.3458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9860.4513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 433.8388 PYG (High: 9798.0286 / Low: 9364.1898). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 81.0610 PYG (High: 9010.7031 / Low: 8929.6421).

July Spread (Volatile) ±433.8388
January Spread (Stable) ±81.0610

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 135.0105 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -135.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 10006.0991) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8887.0396), the exchange rate shifted by +1119.0595 (+12.59%).

2020 Avg (December) 10006.0991
2019 Avg (December) 8887.0396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9010.7031 8929.6421 8981.0552
February 8988.6403 8899.9957 8933.3656
March 9224.4876 8866.0704 9008.2744
April 8981.0418 8799.6961 8873.2639
May 9097.4824 8872.3571 8967.2263
June 9364.9703 9111.8662 9244.8896
July 9798.0286 9364.1898 9573.8864
August 9884.9055 9747.8055 9812.5412
September 9905.9503 9792.0133 9860.8102
October 9964.7633 9838.4192 9911.1341
November 10065.3250 9909.9707 9998.2370
December 10126.6389 9697.7670 10006.0991