2018 PLN to HUF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PLN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PLN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 76.0940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 73.4391.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6549 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.2892 to the December average rate of 75.2105, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 76.0940 was up 1.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 74.8812, 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 HUF 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 74.4210, compared to 75.2191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7981 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 1.5905 HUF (High: 75.7941 / Low: 74.2037). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6972 HUF (High: 74.6806 / Low: 73.9833).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6022 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 75.5226) against the same month in 2017 (average: 72.2227), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2999 (+4.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74.8290 | 73.8203 | 74.2892 |
| February | 75.2795 | 74.2669 | 74.7940 |
| March | 75.0195 | 73.6301 | 74.1918 |
| April | 74.6806 | 73.9833 | 74.3638 |
| May | 74.2538 | 73.4391 | 73.9283 |
| June | 75.3979 | 74.3198 | 74.9588 |
| July | 75.7941 | 74.2037 | 75.0506 |
| August | 76.0454 | 74.9486 | 75.3583 |
| September | 76.0940 | 75.2189 | 75.5226 |
| October | 75.5329 | 74.7752 | 75.2338 |
| November | 75.5239 | 74.1796 | 74.9388 |
| December | 75.6282 | 74.7459 | 75.2105 |