YEARLY HIGH
0.2980 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.2454 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2740 PLN

2018 NAD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.2980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 0.2454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0525 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2799 to the December average rate of 0.2650, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2980 was down 6.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3175, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,490 PLN
2017 Average 1,420 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 1,227 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 262.68 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2934
0.2489
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.2840, compared to 0.2641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2840
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0253 PLN (High: 0.2792 / Low: 0.2538). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 PLN (High: 0.2914 / Low: 0.2843).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0253
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.2897) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2866), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+1.08%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.2897
2017 Avg (May) 0.2866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2836 0.2763 0.2799
February 0.2940 0.2770 0.2854
March 0.2914 0.2843 0.2880
April 0.2894 0.2781 0.2822
May 0.2980 0.2815 0.2897
June 0.2913 0.2706 0.2788
July 0.2810 0.2705 0.2748
August 0.2792 0.2538 0.2653
September 0.2600 0.2454 0.2526
October 0.2655 0.2520 0.2584
November 0.2756 0.2620 0.2683
December 0.2761 0.2581 0.2650