YEARLY HIGH
1.0819 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.8752 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9923 PLN

2018 BRL to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.0819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.8752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2067 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0632 to the December average rate of 0.9693, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0819 was down 18.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3298, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 27,047 PLN
2017 Average 29,581 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 21,881 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,166.51 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0794
0.8847
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 1.0202, compared to 0.9644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1168 PLN (High: 1.0383 / Low: 0.9215). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 PLN (High: 0.9804 / Low: 0.9611).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1168
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0193

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0474 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.0632) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2847), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2215 (-17.24%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.0632
2017 Avg (January) 1.2847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0819 1.0456 1.0632
February 1.0552 1.0233 1.0394
March 1.0512 1.0203 1.0409
April 1.0360 0.9807 1.0026
May 1.0163 0.9775 0.9986
June 0.9928 0.9295 0.9767
July 0.9925 0.9466 0.9684
August 0.9943 0.8831 0.9483
September 0.9220 0.8752 0.9010
October 1.0383 0.9215 0.9978
November 1.0255 0.9619 1.0016
December 0.9804 0.9611 0.9693