YEARLY HIGH
0.3775 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.3368 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3543 PLN

2018 BWP to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.3775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.3368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0407 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3500 to the December average rate of 0.3526, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3775 was down 4.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3945, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,887 PLN
2017 Average 1,824 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 1,684 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 203.26 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3678
0.3399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.3566, compared to 0.3520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0196 PLN (High: 0.3775 / Low: 0.3579). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 PLN (High: 0.3623 / Low: 0.3565).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0196
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.3655) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3662), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-0.19%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.3655
2017 Avg (May) 0.3662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3571 0.3454 0.3500
February 0.3604 0.3468 0.3532
March 0.3599 0.3534 0.3568
April 0.3581 0.3470 0.3535
May 0.3775 0.3579 0.3655
June 0.3693 0.3551 0.3608
July 0.3623 0.3565 0.3589
August 0.3608 0.3430 0.3513
September 0.3473 0.3368 0.3422
October 0.3571 0.3461 0.3513
November 0.3599 0.3517 0.3557
December 0.3609 0.3484 0.3526