YEARLY HIGH
0.0902 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0792 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0838 KWD

2018 PLN to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.0792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0111 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0882 to the December average rate of 0.0806, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0902 was up 4.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0866, 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 1,805 KWD
2017 Average 1,611 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,584 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 221.10 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0897
0.0795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to KWD 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 0.0863, compared to 0.0812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0863
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0044 KWD (High: 0.0902 / Low: 0.0858). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 KWD (High: 0.0813 / Low: 0.0800).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0888) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0754), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0134 (+17.82%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0888
2017 Avg (February) 0.0754

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0902 0.0858 0.0882
February 0.0902 0.0875 0.0888
March 0.0888 0.0869 0.0879
April 0.0894 0.0858 0.0879
May 0.0848 0.0805 0.0833
June 0.0834 0.0802 0.0820
July 0.0830 0.0801 0.0819
August 0.0829 0.0796 0.0816
September 0.0832 0.0811 0.0820
October 0.0818 0.0792 0.0810
November 0.0809 0.0793 0.0804
December 0.0813 0.0800 0.0806