YEARLY HIGH
2.2541 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.9534 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1242 PLN

2018 AZN to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 2.2541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.9534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3007 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0153 to the December average rate of 2.2150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2541 was down 6.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,271 PLN
2017 Average 10,970 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 9,767 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,503.65 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2442
1.9760
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2.0550, compared to 2.1934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1210 PLN (High: 2.2067 / Low: 2.0857). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0344 PLN (High: 2.2310 / Low: 2.1966).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1210
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0344

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0170 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.2017) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1413), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0604 (+2.82%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.2017
2017 Avg (October) 2.1413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0791 1.9667 2.0153
February 2.0289 1.9534 1.9984
March 2.0294 1.9910 2.0130
April 2.0605 1.9699 2.0069
May 2.2067 2.0857 2.1297
June 2.2160 2.1277 2.1668
July 2.2189 2.1425 2.1721
August 2.2382 2.1452 2.1813
September 2.1935 2.1364 2.1684
October 2.2541 2.1746 2.2017
November 2.2528 2.2030 2.2219
December 2.2310 2.1966 2.2150