YEARLY HIGH
0.5119 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.4436 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4716 AZN

2018 PLN to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.5119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.4436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0683 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4963 to the December average rate of 0.4515, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5119 was up 4.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4882, 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 10,239 AZN
2017 Average 9,130 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 8,873 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,365.96 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5055
0.4450
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to AZN 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 0.4872, compared to 0.4560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0312 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4872
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0275 AZN (High: 0.5085 / Low: 0.4810). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 AZN (High: 0.4552 / Low: 0.4482).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0275
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0287 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5005) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4512), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0493 (+10.93%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5005
2017 Avg (February) 0.4512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5085 0.4810 0.4963
February 0.5119 0.4929 0.5005
March 0.5023 0.4927 0.4968
April 0.5076 0.4853 0.4984
May 0.4795 0.4532 0.4697
June 0.4700 0.4513 0.4616
July 0.4668 0.4507 0.4604
August 0.4662 0.4468 0.4585
September 0.4681 0.4559 0.4612
October 0.4599 0.4436 0.4542
November 0.4539 0.4439 0.4501
December 0.4552 0.4482 0.4515