YEARLY HIGH
102.7790 KZT
YEARLY LOW
87.8398 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
95.4970 KZT

2018 PLN to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 102.7790. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 87.8398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.9393 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.8465 to the December average rate of 98.6718, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 102.7790 was up 7.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 95.9752, 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 2,055,581 KZT
2017 Average 1,734,677 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,756,796 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 298,785.23 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

100.2843
89.8072
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to KZT 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 93.7272, compared to 97.2668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 93.7272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 97.2668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 5.5559 KZT (High: 102.5361 / Low: 96.9802). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9267 KZT (High: 94.8892 / Low: 92.9625).

September Spread (Volatile) ±5.5559
March Spread (Stable) ±1.9267

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 4.4779 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4779

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 98.6718) against the same month in 2017 (average: 94.1060), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5658 (+4.85%).

2018 Avg (December) 98.6718
2017 Avg (December) 94.1060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 96.6676 94.0796 95.8465
February 97.0315 93.4466 95.3743
March 94.8892 92.9625 94.0175
April 97.9428 93.2066 95.1581
May 92.7770 87.8398 90.6803
June 92.7973 89.6451 91.2865
July 95.0848 90.3749 93.1314
August 99.3546 94.5128 96.2963
September 102.5361 96.9802 99.4112
October 99.8534 96.5667 98.1039
November 99.0753 96.6635 97.9862
December 102.7790 97.5286 98.6718