YEARLY HIGH
32.3231 ALL
YEARLY LOW
28.5340 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.9688 ALL

2018 PLN to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 32.3231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 28.5340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7891 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.0967 to the December average rate of 28.7762, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 32.3231 was up 0.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.2926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 646,462 ALL
2017 Average 630,454 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 570,680 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,782.40 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

32.4288
28.4441
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to ALL 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 30.8132, compared to 29.1245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.8132
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.1245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 1.2448 ALL (High: 31.6793 / Low: 30.4345). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3241 ALL (High: 29.1225 / Low: 28.7984).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2448
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3241

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2256 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 32.0967) against the same month in 2017 (average: 31.2356), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8612 (+2.76%).

2018 Avg (January) 32.0967
2017 Avg (January) 31.2356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.3231 31.8088 32.0967
February 32.2544 31.5223 31.8443
March 31.6793 30.4345 31.1710
April 31.1235 30.3450 30.8480
May 29.9792 29.1203 29.6223
June 29.9681 28.8004 29.2968
July 29.5378 28.6841 29.1561
August 29.5607 29.0897 29.3339
September 29.6525 29.2452 29.4170
October 29.4492 28.6959 29.0804
November 29.1225 28.7984 28.9833
December 29.0688 28.5340 28.7762