2018 PLN to HRK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |