YEARLY HIGH
0.4756 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.4429 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4587 BAM

2018 PLN to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.4756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 0.4429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0327 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4705 to the December average rate of 0.4557, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4756 was up 1.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4707, 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 9,512 BAM
2017 Average 9,195 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 8,859 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 653.28 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4724
0.4497
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BAM 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 0.4634, compared to 0.4540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0168 BAM (High: 0.4597 / Low: 0.4429). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 BAM (High: 0.4583 / Low: 0.4519).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

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 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.4691) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4536), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0155 (+3.41%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.4691
2017 Avg (February) 0.4536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4744 0.4663 0.4705
February 0.4756 0.4651 0.4691
March 0.4703 0.4608 0.4647
April 0.4716 0.4590 0.4659
May 0.4614 0.4508 0.4560
June 0.4594 0.4463 0.4542
July 0.4588 0.4436 0.4516
August 0.4607 0.4483 0.4560
September 0.4582 0.4434 0.4532
October 0.4572 0.4473 0.4541
November 0.4597 0.4429 0.4536
December 0.4583 0.4519 0.4557