YEARLY HIGH
0.7613 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.6376 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6893 GEL

2018 PLN to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.7613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.6376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1236 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7500 to the December average rate of 0.7061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7613 was down 0.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7675, 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 15,225 GEL
2017 Average 13,272 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 12,753 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,472.73 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7596
0.6435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to GEL 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 0.7086, compared to 0.6700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0687 GEL (High: 0.7067 / Low: 0.6380). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0175 GEL (High: 0.6728 / Low: 0.6553).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0687
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0369 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.7500) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6569), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0931 (+14.17%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.7500
2017 Avg (January) 0.6569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7613 0.7341 0.7500
February 0.7465 0.7143 0.7287
March 0.7285 0.7076 0.7169
April 0.7254 0.6987 0.7138
May 0.6927 0.6589 0.6769
June 0.6797 0.6501 0.6655
July 0.6708 0.6476 0.6619
August 0.6784 0.6451 0.6646
September 0.6728 0.6553 0.6654
October 0.6637 0.6376 0.6531
November 0.7067 0.6380 0.6690
December 0.7164 0.6975 0.7061