Paraguayan Guaraní
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Currency of landlocked South American economy; world's 4th largest soy exporter; Itaipu dam (world's 2nd largest hydroelectric) major energy exporter; significant re-export economy (Ciudad del Este); growing fintech hub; significant informal/shadow economy
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Technical specifications, central bank governance, and market standing for Paraguayan Guaraní.
PYG
Standardized ISO 4217 Currency Code
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Subdivision unit definition
Paraguay
Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP)
Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP)
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Market-determined exchange rate mechanism
Currency Standard: Fiat
Classified as Fiat in global trade networks
Banknotes
₲ 2
Coins
₲ 50
Global Network Integration
The FX Intelligence terminal maps the institutional footprint of the Paraguayan Guaraní, highlighting cross-border utilization and primary trading corridors.
Verified Authority
Regulated data streams mapped to Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP).
PYG Market Insights
Deep-dive analysis of the Paraguayan Guaraní's global impact, remittance role, and institutional influence.
Strong Currency Impact
Cheaper imports; lower soy/hydroelectric revenues; lower inflation
Weak Currency Impact
Higher soy export revenues; energy export earnings; higher import costs; inflation risk
Remittance Role
Paraguay receives growing remittances from diaspora in Argentina, Spain, USA; ~$600 million/year
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Policy Rate, Reserve Requirements, FX interventions
Common Questions About Paraguayan Guaraní
Everything you need to know about PYG exchange rates, banknotes, and historical significance.