2018 BOB to PLN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5553 PLN

YEARLY LOW

0.4806 PLN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5226 PLN

2018 BOB to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.5553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.4806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0747 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4935 to the December average rate of 0.5456, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5553 was down 8.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,776 PLN

2017 Average 2,720 PLN

Yearly Trough Low 2,403 PLN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 373.38 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5538

0.4825

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.5047, compared to 0.5405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5047

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0294 PLN (High: 0.5435 / Low: 0.5142). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 PLN (High: 0.5498 / Low: 0.5410).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0294

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.5478) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5185), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0293 (+5.65%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.5478

2017 Avg (November) 0.5185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5088	0.4811	0.4935
February	0.4957	0.4806	0.4885
March	0.4998	0.4880	0.4939
April	0.5073	0.4854	0.4944
May	0.5435	0.5142	0.5246
June	0.5458	0.5242	0.5336
July	0.5474	0.5286	0.5357
August	0.5515	0.5284	0.5377
September	0.5399	0.5263	0.5338
October	0.5546	0.5357	0.5425
November	0.5553	0.5424	0.5478
December	0.5498	0.5410	0.5456