YEARLY HIGH
0.0800 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0683 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0751 PLN

2018 GMD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 0.0800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.0683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0711 to the December average rate of 0.0762, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0800 was down 18.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0988, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 400 PLN
2017 Average 413 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 342 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.70 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0789
0.0704
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0736, compared to 0.0765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0054 PLN (High: 0.0737 / Low: 0.0683). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 PLN (High: 0.0766 / Low: 0.0757).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0782) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0815), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-4.14%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0782
2017 Avg (June) 0.0815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0737 0.0683 0.0711
February 0.0725 0.0693 0.0713
March 0.0728 0.0715 0.0721
April 0.0744 0.0711 0.0723
May 0.0797 0.0753 0.0769
June 0.0800 0.0767 0.0782
July 0.0800 0.0759 0.0775
August 0.0791 0.0760 0.0772
September 0.0777 0.0740 0.0761
October 0.0776 0.0749 0.0758
November 0.0774 0.0756 0.0763
December 0.0766 0.0757 0.0762