YEARLY HIGH
1.9054 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.6527 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7960 PLN

2018 BZD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 1.9054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.6527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2527 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6972 to the December average rate of 1.8706, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9054 was down 9.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,527 PLN
2017 Average 9,384 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 8,263 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,263.64 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8984
1.6591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 1.7355, compared to 1.8565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7355
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1010 PLN (High: 1.8685 / Low: 1.7675). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0303 PLN (High: 1.8848 / Low: 1.8545).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1010
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0303

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 0.0182 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.8652) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0632 (+3.50%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.8652
2017 Avg (October) 1.8020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7493 1.6544 1.6972
February 1.7040 1.6527 1.6791
March 1.7177 1.6782 1.6986
April 1.7441 1.6689 1.6996
May 1.8685 1.7675 1.8038
June 1.8764 1.8021 1.8347
July 1.8796 1.8157 1.8399
August 1.8954 1.8169 1.8483
September 1.8561 1.8094 1.8363
October 1.9054 1.8419 1.8652
November 1.9035 1.8594 1.8785
December 1.8848 1.8545 1.8706