2018 PLN to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9689 BWP

YEARLY LOW

2.6492 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8233 BWP

2018 PLN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 2.9689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 2.6492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3197 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8571 to the December average rate of 2.8363, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.9689 was up 0.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9580, 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 59,378 BWP

2017 Average 54,934 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 52,984 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,394.75 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9407

2.7183

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BWP 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 2.8048, compared to 2.8418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8048

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1447 BWP (High: 2.7939 / Low: 2.6492). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0448 BWP (High: 2.8047 / Low: 2.7599).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1447

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0448

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0918 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0918

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.9222) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.8357), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0865 (+3.05%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.9222

2017 Avg (September) 2.8357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8956	2.8006	2.8571
February	2.8835	2.7745	2.8315
March	2.8299	2.7782	2.8028
April	2.8821	2.7928	2.8287
May	2.7939	2.6492	2.7368
June	2.8157	2.7082	2.7720
July	2.8047	2.7599	2.7867
August	2.9151	2.7718	2.8472
September	2.9689	2.8796	2.9222
October	2.8895	2.8001	2.8468
November	2.8436	2.7783	2.8118
December	2.8699	2.7711	2.8363