YEARLY HIGH
0.2881 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2595 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2712 CHF

2018 PLN to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.2881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 0.2595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0286 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2817 to the December average rate of 0.2631, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2881 was up 2.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2800, 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 5,762 CHF
2017 Average 5,227 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 5,191 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 571.12 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2857
0.2603
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to CHF 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 0.2772, compared to 0.2651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2772
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0181 CHF (High: 0.2818 / Low: 0.2637). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 CHF (High: 0.2649 / Low: 0.2615).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0181
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.2836) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2531), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0305 (+12.05%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.2836
2017 Avg (April) 0.2531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2835 0.2786 0.2817
February 0.2789 0.2735 0.2768
March 0.2800 0.2754 0.2777
April 0.2881 0.2789 0.2836
May 0.2818 0.2637 0.2751
June 0.2722 0.2644 0.2684
July 0.2714 0.2630 0.2689
August 0.2714 0.2607 0.2663
September 0.2662 0.2595 0.2624
October 0.2675 0.2627 0.2652
November 0.2672 0.2624 0.2646
December 0.2649 0.2615 0.2631