YEARLY HIGH
0.5401 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.4692 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4972 AWG

2018 PLN to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.5401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.4692.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0709 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5251 to the December average rate of 0.4774, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5401 was up 5.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5140, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,802 AWG
2017 Average 9,538 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 9,383 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,418.73 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5360
0.4704
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to AWG 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 0.5133, compared to 0.4812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0321 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5133
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0294 AWG (High: 0.5388 / Low: 0.5094). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 AWG (High: 0.4813 / Low: 0.4739).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0294
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0295 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5306) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4447), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0859 (+19.32%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5306
2017 Avg (February) 0.4447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5388 0.5094 0.5251
February 0.5401 0.5218 0.5306
March 0.5291 0.5169 0.5230
April 0.5337 0.5096 0.5228
May 0.5034 0.4758 0.4933
June 0.4938 0.4742 0.4849
July 0.4925 0.4734 0.4838
August 0.4908 0.4708 0.4828
September 0.4949 0.4800 0.4871
October 0.4862 0.4692 0.4803
November 0.4799 0.4693 0.4759
December 0.4813 0.4739 0.4774