YEARLY HIGH
1.1426 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.9243 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0099 BRL

2018 PLN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 1.1426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.9243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2182 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9406 to the December average rate of 1.0317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1426 was up 20.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9512, 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 22,851 BRL
2017 Average 16,972 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 18,486 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,364.97 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1271
0.9237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BRL 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 0.9811, compared to 1.0388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1266 BRL (High: 1.1323 / Low: 1.0057). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0205 BRL (High: 1.0405 / Low: 1.0200).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1266
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0205

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1071 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.1101) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8736), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2366 (+27.08%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.1101
2017 Avg (September) 0.8736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9564 0.9243 0.9406
February 0.9772 0.9477 0.9621
March 0.9801 0.9513 0.9608
April 1.0197 0.9652 0.9976
May 1.0230 0.9840 1.0015
June 1.0759 1.0072 1.0240
July 1.0564 1.0075 1.0328
August 1.1323 1.0057 1.0562
September 1.1426 1.0846 1.1101
October 1.0852 0.9631 1.0030
November 1.0396 0.9752 0.9986
December 1.0405 1.0200 1.0317