YEARLY HIGH
2712.6047 GNF
YEARLY LOW
2366.7588 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2510.5206 GNF

2018 PLN to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2712.6047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 2366.7588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 345.8460 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2641.6149 to the December average rate of 2427.7879, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2712.6047 was up 4.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 2588.5402, 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 54,252,095 GNF
2017 Average 48,436,123 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 47,335,175 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,916,919.58 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2694.6007
2382.3042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to GNF 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 2587.8371, compared to 2433.2042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 154.6329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2587.8371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2433.2042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 144.0815 GNF (High: 2707.8195 / Low: 2563.7380). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 57.1749 GNF (High: 2461.3813 / Low: 2404.2064).

January Spread (Volatile) ±144.0815
December Spread (Stable) ±57.1749

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 153.6765 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -153.6765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2668.5760) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2315.6409), the exchange rate shifted by +352.9351 (+15.24%).

2018 Avg (February) 2668.5760
2017 Avg (February) 2315.6409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2707.8195 2563.7380 2641.6149
February 2712.6047 2627.4687 2668.5760
March 2670.5158 2609.8430 2639.2643
April 2691.8276 2570.5359 2640.9269
May 2538.8914 2396.9708 2487.2504
June 2494.4650 2392.7236 2449.3900
July 2484.6477 2394.3774 2447.3887
August 2480.0228 2373.0858 2436.6656
September 2495.4385 2423.8728 2455.9586
October 2452.2464 2370.0200 2423.0954
November 2427.8723 2366.7588 2408.3289
December 2461.3813 2404.2064 2427.7879