YEARLY HIGH
0.2420 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2274 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2347 EUR

2018 PLN to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.2420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 0.2274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0146 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2404 to the December average rate of 0.2331, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2420 was up 0.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2398, 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 4,840 EUR
2017 Average 4,700 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 4,548 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 292.56 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2413
0.2303
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to EUR 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 0.2370, compared to 0.2325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2370
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0068 EUR (High: 0.2342 / Low: 0.2274). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 EUR (High: 0.2338 / Low: 0.2325).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2404) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2290), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0113 (+4.94%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2404
2017 Avg (January) 0.2290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2420 0.2386 0.2404
February 0.2418 0.2385 0.2399
March 0.2388 0.2363 0.2375
April 0.2408 0.2359 0.2385
May 0.2356 0.2307 0.2333
June 0.2344 0.2284 0.2322
July 0.2342 0.2274 0.2313
August 0.2349 0.2314 0.2334
September 0.2342 0.2311 0.2325
October 0.2333 0.2303 0.2322
November 0.2337 0.2309 0.2326
December 0.2338 0.2325 0.2331