YEARLY HIGH
0.0347 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0304 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0327 PLN

2018 JPY to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.0347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0307 to the December average rate of 0.0336, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0347 was down 5.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0369, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,328 PLN
2017 Average 16,827 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 15,177 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,150.86 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0339
0.0304
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0321, compared to 0.0333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0022 PLN (High: 0.0347 / Low: 0.0324). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 PLN (High: 0.0337 / Low: 0.0330).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0331) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0339), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-2.34%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0331
2017 Avg (May) 0.0339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0313 0.0305 0.0307
February 0.0321 0.0304 0.0313
March 0.0327 0.0319 0.0322
April 0.0324 0.0313 0.0317
May 0.0347 0.0324 0.0331
June 0.0341 0.0328 0.0335
July 0.0341 0.0326 0.0332
August 0.0345 0.0327 0.0335
September 0.0337 0.0323 0.0330
October 0.0340 0.0325 0.0333
November 0.0337 0.0330 0.0334
December 0.0341 0.0332 0.0336