YEARLY HIGH
0.3839 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.3557 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3710 AUD

2018 PLN to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 0.3839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.3557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0282 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3686 to the December average rate of 0.3705, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3839 was up 2.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3742, 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 7,679 AUD
2017 Average 6,927 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 7,114 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 564.39 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3832
0.3600
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to AUD 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 0.3721, compared to 0.3700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0210 AUD (High: 0.3797 / Low: 0.3587). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 AUD (High: 0.3791 / Low: 0.3744).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0210
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0148 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.3812) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3354), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0459 (+13.68%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.3812
2017 Avg (April) 0.3354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3725 0.3644 0.3686
February 0.3791 0.3744 0.3766
March 0.3834 0.3729 0.3778
April 0.3839 0.3785 0.3812
May 0.3749 0.3557 0.3664
June 0.3649 0.3577 0.3619
July 0.3701 0.3595 0.3652
August 0.3750 0.3628 0.3676
September 0.3800 0.3737 0.3764
October 0.3795 0.3679 0.3757
November 0.3676 0.3607 0.3647
December 0.3797 0.3587 0.3705