2018 PLN to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |