YEARLY HIGH
20.7126 HTG
YEARLY LOW
17.3596 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.7149 HTG

2018 PLN to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 20.7126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 17.3596.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3530 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.9140 to the December average rate of 20.1743, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.7126 was up 10.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.7630, 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 414,252 HTG
2017 Average 344,875 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 347,192 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,059.87 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.4087
17.5964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to HTG 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 18.5748, compared to 18.8551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2804 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.5748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.8551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.2520 HTG (High: 20.7126 / Low: 19.4606). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5040 HTG (High: 19.0710 / Low: 18.5670).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.2520
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1369 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 20.1743) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.0041), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1702 (+12.05%).

2018 Avg (December) 20.1743
2017 Avg (December) 18.0041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.2816 18.3341 18.9140
February 19.3491 18.7190 19.0034
March 19.0710 18.5670 18.8856
April 19.3455 18.4060 18.9677
May 18.2962 17.3596 17.8307
June 18.2652 17.5773 17.8472
July 18.3628 17.3677 17.9612
August 18.7785 17.5456 18.1425
September 19.1727 18.5294 18.7955
October 19.2115 18.6379 18.8592
November 19.5755 18.9111 19.1981
December 20.7126 19.4606 20.1743