YEARLY HIGH
0.0576 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0483 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0535 PLN

2018 HTG to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.0576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0529 to the December average rate of 0.0496, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0576 was down 8.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0629, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 288 PLN
2017 Average 290 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 241 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.63 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0567
0.0489
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0539, compared to 0.0531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0037 PLN (High: 0.0570 / Low: 0.0533). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 PLN (High: 0.0539 / Low: 0.0524).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0561) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0552), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+1.54%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0561
2017 Avg (May) 0.0552

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0545 0.0519 0.0529
February 0.0534 0.0517 0.0526
March 0.0539 0.0524 0.0530
April 0.0543 0.0517 0.0527
May 0.0576 0.0547 0.0561
June 0.0569 0.0547 0.0560
July 0.0576 0.0545 0.0557
August 0.0570 0.0533 0.0551
September 0.0540 0.0522 0.0532
October 0.0537 0.0521 0.0530
November 0.0529 0.0511 0.0521
December 0.0514 0.0483 0.0496