YEARLY HIGH
2.8113 PLN
YEARLY LOW
2.6047 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6960 PLN

2018 AUD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 2.8113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 2.6047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2066 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7129 to the December average rate of 2.7000, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8113 was down 10.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.1398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,056 PLN
2017 Average 14,462 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 13,023 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,033.19 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7771
2.6091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to PLN 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 2.6886, compared to 2.7034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6886
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1544 PLN (High: 2.7881 / Low: 2.6336). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0334 PLN (High: 2.6713 / Low: 2.6379).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1544
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0334

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0638 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 2.7297) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.8226), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0929 (-3.29%).

2018 Avg (May) 2.7297
2017 Avg (May) 2.8226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7445 2.6844 2.7129
February 2.6713 2.6379 2.6557
March 2.6818 2.6085 2.6473
April 2.6422 2.6047 2.6231
May 2.8113 2.6670 2.7297
June 2.7960 2.7401 2.7631
July 2.7816 2.7020 2.7386
August 2.7564 2.6669 2.7208
September 2.6757 2.6319 2.6570
October 2.7179 2.6351 2.6617
November 2.7725 2.7204 2.7422
December 2.7881 2.6336 2.7000