YEARLY HIGH
0.6051 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.5248 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5578 BZD

2018 PLN to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.6051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.5248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0803 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5893 to the December average rate of 0.5346, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6051 was up 4.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5763, 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 12,102 BZD
2017 Average 10,686 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 10,497 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,605.16 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6019
0.5260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BZD 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 0.5770, compared to 0.5387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0382 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0328 BZD (High: 0.6044 / Low: 0.5716). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 BZD (High: 0.5392 / Low: 0.5306).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0328
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

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 0.0339 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0339

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5956) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4964), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0992 (+19.99%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5956
2017 Avg (February) 0.4964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6044 0.5716 0.5893
February 0.6051 0.5868 0.5956
March 0.5959 0.5822 0.5887
April 0.5992 0.5734 0.5884
May 0.5658 0.5352 0.5545
June 0.5549 0.5329 0.5451
July 0.5508 0.5320 0.5436
August 0.5504 0.5276 0.5411
September 0.5527 0.5388 0.5446
October 0.5429 0.5248 0.5362
November 0.5378 0.5253 0.5324
December 0.5392 0.5306 0.5346