2018 PLN to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2149 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

1.9669 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0861 GTQ

2018 PLN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.2149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 1.9669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2480 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1559 to the December average rate of 2.0507, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2149 was up 5.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1074, 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 44,298 GTQ

2017 Average 39,049 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 39,338 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,959.10 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1970

2.0051

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to GTQ 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 2.1268, compared to 2.0454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0813 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1268

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1207 GTQ (High: 2.2117 / Low: 2.0910). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0346 GTQ (High: 2.0705 / Low: 2.0359).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1207

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0346

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 0.1180 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.1810) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8311), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3499 (+19.11%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.1810

2017 Avg (February) 1.8311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2117	2.0910	2.1559
February	2.2149	2.1509	2.1810
March	2.1879	2.1484	2.1684
April	2.2105	2.1159	2.1707
May	2.0899	1.9908	2.0527
June	2.0692	1.9879	2.0317
July	2.0551	1.9845	2.0272
August	2.0633	1.9669	2.0211
September	2.1206	2.0390	2.0741
October	2.0906	2.0216	2.0614
November	2.0571	2.0094	2.0380
December	2.0705	2.0359	2.0507