YEARLY HIGH
2.1314 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.8515 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0146 PLN

2018 AWG to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 2.1314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 1.8515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2799 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9050 to the December average rate of 2.0948, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1314 was down 9.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3523, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,657 PLN
2017 Average 10,510 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 9,257 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,399.69 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1229
1.8633
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG to PLN 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 1.9508, compared to 2.0784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1152 PLN (High: 2.1017 / Low: 1.9865). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0325 PLN (High: 2.1102 / Low: 2.0777).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1152
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0325

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.0822) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0270), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0552 (+2.72%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.0822
2017 Avg (October) 2.0270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9629 1.8558 1.9050
February 1.9163 1.8515 1.8849
March 1.9346 1.8901 1.9121
April 1.9625 1.8736 1.9129
May 2.1017 1.9865 2.0275
June 2.1088 2.0251 2.0625
July 2.1122 2.0304 2.0673
August 2.1240 2.0375 2.0717
September 2.0834 2.0207 2.0531
October 2.1314 2.0567 2.0822
November 2.1308 2.0837 2.1013
December 2.1102 2.0777 2.0948