YEARLY HIGH
271.0211 KPW
YEARLY LOW
234.5185 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
249.6987 KPW

2018 PLN to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 271.0211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 234.5185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.5026 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 263.9257 to the December average rate of 238.6691, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 271.0211 was up 4.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 258.4276, 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 5,420,421 KPW
2017 Average 4,782,102 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 4,690,370 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 730,051.03 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

269.5097
235.0549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to KPW 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 258.3472, compared to 241.0502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.2970 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 258.3472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 241.0502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 14.5905 KPW (High: 270.7380 / Low: 256.1475). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7103 KPW (High: 240.6565 / Low: 236.9462).

January Spread (Volatile) ±14.5905
December Spread (Stable) ±3.7103

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 15.2267 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.2267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 266.6385) against the same month in 2017 (average: 222.2878), the exchange rate shifted by +44.3507 (+19.95%).

2018 Avg (February) 266.6385
2017 Avg (February) 222.2878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 270.7380 256.1475 263.9257
February 271.0211 262.7469 266.6385
March 266.7532 260.6271 263.6954
April 268.3563 256.5590 263.5030
May 253.4620 239.5640 248.2763
June 248.4541 238.5540 244.0445
July 246.7410 238.2465 243.3951
August 246.4282 236.1879 242.3824
September 247.4380 241.0020 243.8062
October 243.0957 234.5185 240.1222
November 239.9625 234.6530 237.9261
December 240.6565 236.9462 238.6691