YEARLY HIGH
24.0355 PYG
YEARLY LOW
20.7660 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.8952 PYG

2018 YER to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 24.0355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 20.7660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2695 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.5583 to the December average rate of 23.6737, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 24.0355 was up 3.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 23.2343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 120,178 PYG
2017 Average 112,560 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 103,830 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,347.40 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

23.9488
21.7876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 22.3861, compared to 23.4043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.3861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.4043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 1.4817 PYG (High: 22.2477 / Low: 20.7660). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2037 PYG (High: 22.2377 / Low: 22.0340).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4817
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2037

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 0.3985 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3985

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 23.7687) against the same month in 2017 (average: 22.6681), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1006 (+4.86%).

2018 Avg (October) 23.7687
2017 Avg (October) 22.6681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.7153 22.2826 22.5583
February 22.6326 22.2458 22.3662
March 22.2477 20.7660 21.9677
April 22.2377 22.0340 22.1504
May 22.8967 22.1498 22.5183
June 22.9716 22.5807 22.7557
July 22.9872 22.7299 22.8370
August 23.3731 22.9092 23.0406
September 23.5705 23.2568 23.3840
October 24.0355 23.5291 23.7687
November 23.9401 23.4736 23.7216
December 23.9116 23.5769 23.6737