YEARLY HIGH
0.3838 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3429 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3593 CAD

2018 PLN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.3838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.3429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0409 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3645 to the December average rate of 0.3567, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3838 was up 5.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3649, 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 7,676 CAD
2017 Average 6,888 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 6,858 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 818.04 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3819
0.3444
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to CAD 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 0.3666, compared to 0.3521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3666
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0155 CAD (High: 0.3705 / Low: 0.3550). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 CAD (High: 0.3584 / Low: 0.3511).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0155
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0179 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.3788) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3339), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0449 (+13.44%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.3788
2017 Avg (March) 0.3339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3705 0.3550 0.3645
February 0.3768 0.3681 0.3726
March 0.3838 0.3758 0.3788
April 0.3771 0.3658 0.3730
May 0.3621 0.3468 0.3551
June 0.3584 0.3511 0.3558
July 0.3582 0.3486 0.3551
August 0.3558 0.3442 0.3513
September 0.3584 0.3479 0.3529
October 0.3515 0.3429 0.3475
November 0.3528 0.3453 0.3488
December 0.3648 0.3504 0.3567