YEARLY HIGH
2.0807 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.8009 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9171 BOB

2018 PLN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.0807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1.8009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2798 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0269 to the December average rate of 1.8328, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0807 was up 4.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9884, 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 41,613 BOB
2017 Average 36,864 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 36,017 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,596.18 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0697
1.8032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BOB 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 1.9838, compared to 1.8503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9838
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1134 BOB (High: 2.0787 / Low: 1.9652). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0296 BOB (High: 1.8484 / Low: 1.8188).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1134
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0296

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 0.1163 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.0475) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7091), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3383 (+19.80%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.0475
2017 Avg (February) 1.7091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0787 1.9652 2.0269
February 2.0807 2.0173 2.0475
March 2.0493 2.0008 2.0249
April 2.0603 1.9714 2.0228
May 1.9449 1.8399 1.9065
June 1.9077 1.8321 1.8743
July 1.8918 1.8269 1.8670
August 1.8924 1.8134 1.8601
September 1.9000 1.8523 1.8733
October 1.8668 1.8030 1.8434
November 1.8437 1.8009 1.8254
December 1.8484 1.8188 1.8328