YEARLY HIGH
59.3784 PYG
YEARLY LOW
54.6926 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.7180 PYG

2018 XPF to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 59.3784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 54.6926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6858 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.7276 to the December average rate of 56.5016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 59.3784 was up 3.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 57.6450, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 296,892 PYG
2017 Average 266,368 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 273,463 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,428.84 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

58.1457
55.5217
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 56.8839, compared to 56.5521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.8839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.5521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.8696 PYG (High: 59.0103 / Low: 56.1407). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7544 PYG (High: 56.4170 / Low: 55.6626).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.8696
July Spread (Stable) ±0.7544

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1964 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1964

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 57.9270) against the same month in 2017 (average: 50.9930), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9340 (+13.60%).

2018 Avg (February) 57.9270
2017 Avg (February) 50.9930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 59.0103 56.1407 57.7276
February 59.3784 56.9223 57.9270
March 58.1316 56.1785 57.0454
April 57.5040 56.2796 57.0299
May 56.6612 55.2186 55.8335
June 56.3668 54.9787 55.7403
July 56.4170 55.6626 56.0281
August 57.2626 54.6926 55.7812
September 57.8869 56.5659 57.1522
October 57.8636 56.7902 57.2832
November 57.2571 55.6432 56.5663
December 57.4611 56.1154 56.5016