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