YEARLY HIGH
0.6065 FJD
YEARLY LOW
0.5537 FJD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5772 FJD

2018 PLN to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.6065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.5537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0528 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5925 to the December average rate of 0.5630, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6065 was up 2.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5904, 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 12,129 FJD
2017 Average 10,937 FJD
Yearly Trough Low 11,074 FJD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,055.29 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6018
0.5560
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to FJD 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 0.5867, compared to 0.5677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0327 FJD (High: 0.5879 / Low: 0.5553). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 FJD (High: 0.6013 / Low: 0.5894).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0327
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0238 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5980) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5083), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0896 (+17.64%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5980
2017 Avg (February) 0.5083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6037 0.5817 0.5925
February 0.6065 0.5912 0.5980
March 0.6013 0.5894 0.5948
April 0.6047 0.5903 0.5975
May 0.5879 0.5553 0.5737
June 0.5722 0.5552 0.5636
July 0.5742 0.5559 0.5673
August 0.5761 0.5564 0.5683
September 0.5846 0.5690 0.5756
October 0.5804 0.5591 0.5722
November 0.5694 0.5537 0.5598
December 0.5723 0.5554 0.5630