YEARLY HIGH
11.1873 ARS
YEARLY LOW
5.3308 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.7070 ARS

2018 PLN to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 11.1873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 5.3308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8565 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5745 to the December average rate of 10.0246, the exchange rate registered a net change of 79.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.1873 was up 103.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.4979, 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 223,747 ARS
2017 Average 88,204 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 106,616 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117,130.90 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.9363
5.0870
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to ARS 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 6.1688, compared to 9.2452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0764 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.1581 ARS (High: 10.5065 / Low: 7.3484). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1568 ARS (High: 6.0205 / Low: 5.8637).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.1581
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1568

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5721 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5721

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 10.4489) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.8079), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6409 (+117.33%).

2018 Avg (September) 10.4489
2017 Avg (September) 4.8079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8820 5.3308 5.5745
February 5.9719 5.7889 5.8744
March 6.0205 5.8637 5.9231
April 6.0288 5.8298 5.9263
May 6.9828 5.8097 6.4920
June 7.7227 6.7545 7.2226
July 7.7459 7.3415 7.4680
August 10.5065 7.3484 8.0426
September 11.1873 9.9170 10.4489
October 10.6623 9.3526 9.8768
November 10.3087 9.2691 9.6102
December 10.1981 9.6983 10.0246