2018 ZAR to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

484.4656 PYG

YEARLY LOW

377.9803 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

435.0648 PYG

2018 ZAR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 484.4656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 377.9803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 106.4852 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 463.2951 to the December average rate of 414.8326, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 484.4656 was up 4.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 461.7484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 24,223,279 PYG

2017 Average 21,183,829 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 18,899,017 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,324,261.53 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

481.3514

389.9303

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 456.6007, compared to 413.5288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 43.0719 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 456.6007

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 413.5288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 44.6570 PYG (High: 455.6365 / Low: 410.9795). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.2232 PYG (High: 484.4656 / Low: 463.2424).

June Spread (Volatile) ±44.6570

February Spread (Stable) ±21.2232

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 21.0743 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -21.0743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 473.7330) against the same month in 2017 (average: 433.9368), the exchange rate shifted by +39.7962 (+9.17%).

2018 Avg (February) 473.7330

2017 Avg (February) 433.9368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	478.0911	449.0267	463.2951
February	484.4656	463.2424	473.7330
March	478.3647	457.1333	465.9852
April	468.4058	445.7765	458.1584
May	461.3707	437.4337	449.7535
June	455.6365	410.9795	428.6792
July	437.4386	412.3099	427.1626
August	433.7469	394.8445	410.8395
September	417.9222	377.9803	397.5487
October	421.3901	397.1810	409.1977
November	435.0411	408.8659	421.5917
December	433.1678	404.5767	414.8326