2018 PGK to PLN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1515 PLN

YEARLY LOW

1.0285 PLN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0984 PLN

2018 PGK to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 1.1515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 1.0285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1230 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0584 to the December average rate of 1.1201, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1515 was down 13.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,757 PLN

2017 Average 5,917 PLN

Yearly Trough Low 5,142 PLN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 614.89 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1349

1.0416

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1.0761, compared to 1.1206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0761

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0649 PLN (High: 1.1515 / Low: 1.0865). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0245 PLN (High: 1.0696 / Low: 1.0452).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0649

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0245

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 1.1105) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1939), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0834 (-6.99%).

2018 Avg (May) 1.1105

2017 Avg (May) 1.1939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0867	1.0356	1.0584
February	1.0721	1.0285	1.0494
March	1.0696	1.0452	1.0587
April	1.0768	1.0307	1.0523
May	1.1515	1.0865	1.1105
June	1.1488	1.1095	1.1271
July	1.1511	1.1087	1.1248
August	1.1498	1.1019	1.1223
September	1.1272	1.0939	1.1109
October	1.1445	1.1039	1.1190
November	1.1427	1.1162	1.1267
December	1.1328	1.1070	1.1201