YEARLY HIGH
20.6921 KGS
YEARLY LOW
17.8814 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.9866 KGS

2018 PLN to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 20.6921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 17.8814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8107 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.2457 to the December average rate of 18.2201, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.6921 was up 3.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.9437, 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 413,841 KGS
2017 Average 365,335 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 357,628 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,213.30 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.4540
17.9542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to KGS 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 19.6527, compared to 18.3205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.6527
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.3205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.2332 KGS (High: 19.4060 / Low: 18.1728). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2840 KGS (High: 18.3713 / Low: 18.0873).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2332
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2840

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 1.1128 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 20.2457) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.8888), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3568 (+19.88%).

2018 Avg (January) 20.2457
2017 Avg (January) 16.8888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.6921 19.6579 20.2457
February 20.5996 19.8718 20.2451
March 20.1694 19.7507 19.9714
April 20.4008 19.5205 20.0229
May 19.4060 18.1728 18.9101
June 18.8874 18.0511 18.5212
July 18.6861 18.0309 18.4513
August 18.6567 17.8814 18.3504
September 18.7331 18.2459 18.4582
October 18.5087 17.8917 18.2807
November 18.3193 17.9140 18.1625
December 18.3713 18.0873 18.2201