2018 PLN to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.8666 JMD

YEARLY LOW

32.9775 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.7295 JMD

2018 PLN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 37.8666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 32.9775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8892 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.4213 to the December average rate of 33.9044, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 37.8666 was up 2.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 36.7820, 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 757,333 JMD

2017 Average 681,570 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 659,549 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,783.46 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

37.6548

33.0691

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to JMD 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 36.2139, compared to 35.2450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9689 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.2139

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.2450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.7553 JMD (High: 36.2417 / Low: 33.4864). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8798 JMD (High: 34.3310 / Low: 33.4512).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.7553

December Spread (Stable) ±0.8798

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.8946 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 37.2434) against the same month in 2017 (average: 31.7972), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4461 (+17.13%).

2018 Avg (February) 37.2434

2017 Avg (February) 31.7972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.4420	35.2100	36.4213
February	37.8666	36.5704	37.2434
March	37.7663	36.7595	37.2726
April	37.1177	35.5375	36.5359
May	35.1237	33.5650	34.6413
June	35.7997	34.3927	35.1691
July	36.5424	34.2442	35.4199
August	37.5068	35.6578	36.5165
September	37.3607	36.4663	36.9075
October	36.2417	33.4864	35.2704
November	33.9193	32.9775	33.4512
December	34.3310	33.4512	33.9044