2018 PLN to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

32.9439 JPY

YEARLY LOW

28.8547 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.6090 JPY

2018 PLN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 32.9439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 28.8547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0892 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.5356 to the December average rate of 29.7399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 32.9439 was up 1.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.3507, 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 658,878 JPY

2017 Average 595,687 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 577,095 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,783.16 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

32.8151

29.4604

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to JPY 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 31.1954, compared to 30.0226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1727 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.1954

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.0226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.9676 JPY (High: 30.8223 / Low: 28.8547). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6395 JPY (High: 30.2801 / Low: 29.6406).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.9676

November Spread (Stable) ±0.6395

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2484 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 31.9650) against the same month in 2017 (average: 27.9031), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0619 (+14.56%).

2018 Avg (February) 31.9650

2017 Avg (February) 27.9031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.8099	31.9169	32.5356
February	32.9439	31.1314	31.9650
March	31.3932	30.5926	31.0574
April	31.9324	30.8906	31.5039
May	30.8223	28.8547	30.2554
June	30.4690	29.2866	29.8549
July	30.6590	29.2903	30.1254
August	30.5466	29.0180	29.8945
September	30.9999	29.7020	30.3532
October	30.7801	29.4079	30.0728
November	30.2801	29.6406	29.9499
December	30.1533	29.3063	29.7399