YEARLY HIGH
0.2296 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.1985 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2149 PLN

2018 MDL to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.2296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.1985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0310 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2012 to the December average rate of 0.2196, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2296 was up 8.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2120, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,148 PLN
2017 Average 1,023 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 993 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155.15 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2255
0.1990
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.2089, compared to 0.2209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2089
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0117 PLN (High: 0.2296 / Low: 0.2179). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 PLN (High: 0.2218 / Low: 0.2168).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0117
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.2233) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0213 (+10.54%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.2233
2017 Avg (August) 0.2020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2054 0.1985 0.2012
February 0.2055 0.1985 0.2024
March 0.2091 0.2022 0.2060
April 0.2116 0.2048 0.2077
May 0.2220 0.2138 0.2174
June 0.2230 0.2148 0.2186
July 0.2237 0.2185 0.2213
August 0.2296 0.2179 0.2233
September 0.2233 0.2155 0.2197
October 0.2245 0.2173 0.2204
November 0.2247 0.2194 0.2211
December 0.2218 0.2168 0.2196