YEARLY HIGH
12013.7303 IRR
YEARLY LOW
10200.9239 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11253.8228 IRR

2018 PLN to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 12013.7303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 10200.9239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1812.8064 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10570.8429 to the December average rate of 11205.5924, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12013.7303 was up 17.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 10231.9407, 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 240,274,606 IRR
2017 Average 175,817,961 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 204,018,478 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,256,128.65 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11818.2677
10457.4407
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to IRR 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 11032.4382, compared to 11475.2075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 442.7693 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11032.4382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11475.2075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1401.4293 IRR (High: 11784.5757 / Low: 10383.1464). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 201.8968 IRR (High: 11293.3828 / Low: 11091.4860).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1401.4293
December Spread (Stable) ±201.8968

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 349.0622 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -349.0622

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 11704.8655) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8878.4155), the exchange rate shifted by +2826.4500 (+31.84%).

2018 Avg (July) 11704.8655
2017 Avg (July) 8878.4155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11057.0529 10200.9239 10570.8429
February 11150.0504 10809.6906 10980.6839
March 11083.5016 10880.1766 10986.4478
April 11167.5132 10676.5738 10982.5402
May 11784.5757 10383.1464 11188.0465
June 11669.4021 11291.7610 11486.0677
July 12013.7303 11285.3200 11704.8655
August 11996.9790 11327.5919 11668.2069
September 11867.0439 11558.0838 11693.7229
October 11658.7914 11073.6167 11344.6607
November 11330.6380 11079.9712 11234.1964
December 11293.3828 11091.4860 11205.5924