YEARLY HIGH
19.9642 INR
YEARLY LOW
18.0564 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.9403 INR

2018 PLN to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 19.9642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 18.0564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9079 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6640 to the December average rate of 18.7597, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.9642 was up 8.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.3373, 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 399,285 INR
2017 Average 345,650 INR
Yearly Trough Low 361,128 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,157.04 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.7744
18.2528
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to INR 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 18.8410, compared to 19.0396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1985 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.8410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.0396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.0295 INR (High: 19.4305 / Low: 18.4010). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3254 INR (High: 19.2187 / Low: 18.8933).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0295
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3254

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6559 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6559

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 19.6476) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.9291), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7185 (+9.58%).

2018 Avg (October) 19.6476
2017 Avg (October) 17.9291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1334 18.1141 18.6640
February 19.3434 18.7872 19.0943
March 19.2187 18.8933 19.0550
April 19.6001 18.9429 19.2263
May 18.9069 18.0564 18.6271
June 18.6716 18.1223 18.3796
July 18.8333 18.1813 18.5723
August 19.2836 18.3446 18.7284
September 19.9410 19.1421 19.5378
October 19.9642 19.2916 19.6476
November 19.4305 18.4010 18.9916
December 19.1763 18.3832 18.7597