YEARLY HIGH
2.7878 PLN
YEARLY LOW
2.3729 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5703 PLN

2018 BND to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 2.7878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 2.3729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4149 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5805 to the December average rate of 2.4039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7878 was down 4.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,939 PLN
2017 Average 13,661 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 11,865 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,074.26 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7123
2.3758
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 2.5980, compared to 2.5426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0553 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.3898 PLN (High: 2.7878 / Low: 2.3980). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0572 PLN (High: 2.6200 / Low: 2.5628).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3898
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0572

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2071 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 2.5768) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7098), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1331 (-4.91%).

2018 Avg (June) 2.5768
2017 Avg (June) 2.7098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6317 2.5425 2.5805
February 2.5892 2.5290 2.5574
March 2.6200 2.5628 2.5947
April 2.6307 2.5570 2.5943
May 2.7758 2.4384 2.6843
June 2.7878 2.3980 2.5768
July 2.7774 2.4138 2.6131
August 2.6923 2.4175 2.4666
September 2.6911 2.4123 2.4997
October 2.7464 2.6249 2.6617
November 2.7682 2.3877 2.6110
December 2.7438 2.3729 2.4039