YEARLY HIGH
0.1379 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.1205 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1305 PLN

2018 ETB to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.1379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.1205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0174 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1243 to the December average rate of 0.1337, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1379 was down 26.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1881, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 690 PLN
2017 Average 793 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 602 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87.11 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1363
0.1215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1268, compared to 0.1342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0076 PLN (High: 0.1282 / Low: 0.1206). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 PLN (High: 0.1257 / Low: 0.1228).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1344) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1547), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0203 (-13.14%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1344
2017 Avg (August) 0.1547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1282 0.1206 0.1243
February 0.1246 0.1205 0.1227
March 0.1257 0.1228 0.1241
April 0.1274 0.1222 0.1243
May 0.1364 0.1291 0.1318
June 0.1369 0.1315 0.1338
July 0.1371 0.1324 0.1341
August 0.1379 0.1318 0.1344
September 0.1356 0.1301 0.1331
October 0.1371 0.1328 0.1345
November 0.1374 0.1339 0.1351
December 0.1354 0.1320 0.1337