YEARLY HIGH
0.0280 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0228 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0252 PLN

2018 LRD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0269 to the December average rate of 0.0239, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0280 was down 39.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0462, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 140 PLN
2017 Average 184 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 114 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.81 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0274
0.0235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0265, compared to 0.0240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0023 PLN (High: 0.0251 / Low: 0.0228). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PLN (High: 0.0241 / Low: 0.0238).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0269) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0439), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0170 (-38.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0269
2017 Avg (January) 0.0439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0280 0.0259 0.0269
February 0.0275 0.0260 0.0267
March 0.0263 0.0258 0.0260
April 0.0267 0.0256 0.0261
May 0.0275 0.0267 0.0271
June 0.0267 0.0250 0.0259
July 0.0251 0.0228 0.0238
August 0.0248 0.0237 0.0242
September 0.0242 0.0230 0.0238
October 0.0245 0.0236 0.0239
November 0.0243 0.0238 0.0240
December 0.0241 0.0238 0.0239