YEARLY HIGH
0.4214 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.3587 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3898 BND

2018 PLN to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.4214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 0.3587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0627 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3876 to the December average rate of 0.4162, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4214 was up 9.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3837, 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 8,428 BND
2017 Average 7,328 BND
Yearly Trough Low 7,174 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,254.22 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4206
0.3686
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BND 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 0.3853, compared to 0.3943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0583 BND (High: 0.4170 / Low: 0.3587). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 BND (High: 0.3902 / Low: 0.3817).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0583
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0248 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.4162) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3795), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0368 (+9.70%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.4162
2017 Avg (December) 0.3795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3933 0.3800 0.3876
February 0.3954 0.3862 0.3910
March 0.3902 0.3817 0.3854
April 0.3911 0.3801 0.3855
May 0.4101 0.3603 0.3729
June 0.4170 0.3587 0.3892
July 0.4143 0.3600 0.3840
August 0.4137 0.3714 0.4056
September 0.4145 0.3716 0.4005
October 0.3810 0.3641 0.3757
November 0.4188 0.3612 0.3836
December 0.4214 0.3645 0.4162