YEARLY HIGH
2.9164 PLN
YEARLY LOW
2.6056 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7851 PLN

2018 CAD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 2.9164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 2.6056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3108 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7437 to the December average rate of 2.8040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.9164 was down 7.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.1446, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,582 PLN
2017 Average 14,537 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 13,028 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,554.06 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9015
2.6164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.7294, compared to 2.8409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1216 PLN (High: 2.8833 / Low: 2.7617). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0553 PLN (High: 2.6609 / Low: 2.6056).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1216
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0553

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0627 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0627

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.8778) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.8810), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-0.11%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.8778
2017 Avg (October) 2.8810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8167 2.6988 2.7437
February 2.7166 2.6539 2.6842
March 2.6609 2.6056 2.6401
April 2.7334 2.6520 2.6808
May 2.8833 2.7617 2.8166
June 2.8485 2.7899 2.8109
July 2.8682 2.7920 2.8165
August 2.9050 2.8103 2.8468
September 2.8747 2.7899 2.8336
October 2.9164 2.8450 2.8778
November 2.8959 2.8347 2.8667
December 2.8539 2.7415 2.8040