YEARLY HIGH
1.7989 HRK
YEARLY LOW
1.6795 HRK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7415 HRK

2018 PLN to HRK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to HRK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 1.7989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 1.6795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1194 HRK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7868 to the December average rate of 1.7260, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7989 was down 0.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8010, 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 35,978 HRK
2017 Average 35,073 HRK
Yearly Trough Low 33,589 HRK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,388.07 HRK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7944
1.7034
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to HRK 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 1.7580, compared to 1.7250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0330 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0536 HRK (High: 1.7331 / Low: 1.6795). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 HRK (High: 1.7319 / Low: 1.7181).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0536
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

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 0.0451 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.7843) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7272), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0571 (+3.31%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.7843
2017 Avg (February) 1.7272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7957 1.7768 1.7868
February 1.7989 1.7748 1.7843
March 1.7781 1.7571 1.7667
April 1.7850 1.7486 1.7700
May 1.7415 1.7048 1.7249
June 1.7317 1.6897 1.7150
July 1.7331 1.6795 1.7110
August 1.7430 1.7185 1.7333
September 1.7404 1.7176 1.7278
October 1.7340 1.7126 1.7239
November 1.7367 1.7153 1.7278
December 1.7319 1.7181 1.7260