YEARLY HIGH
1705.5287 PYG
YEARLY LOW
1510.2065 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1588.9904 PYG

2018 PLN to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1705.5287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 1510.2065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 195.3223 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1655.7479 to the December average rate of 1571.5656, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1705.5287 was up 5.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 1619.0684, 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 34,110,574 PYG
2017 Average 29,930,185 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 30,204,129 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,906,445.24 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1670.0934
1533.0426
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to PYG 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 1608.9458, compared to 1569.0350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 39.9108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1608.9458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1569.0350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 100.2757 PYG (High: 1704.0181 / Low: 1603.7424). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 36.3015 PYG (High: 1595.0171 / Low: 1558.7156).

January Spread (Volatile) ±100.2757
December Spread (Stable) ±36.3015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 68.5383 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -68.5383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1658.6725) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1411.9730), the exchange rate shifted by +246.6995 (+17.47%).

2018 Avg (February) 1658.6725
2017 Avg (February) 1411.9730

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1704.0181 1603.7424 1655.7479
February 1705.5287 1626.5491 1658.6725
March 1642.8099 1584.9905 1616.9888
April 1652.2102 1584.6082 1623.1703
May 1586.1734 1520.2005 1554.6320
June 1573.6396 1512.0886 1544.4635
July 1571.7304 1510.3908 1546.1995
August 1593.7927 1510.2065 1553.3320
September 1613.6461 1565.3120 1585.7425
October 1609.4531 1566.9966 1587.4209
November 1592.2058 1542.2180 1569.9494
December 1595.0171 1558.7156 1571.5656