2018 PLN to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

43.8489 LRD

YEARLY LOW

35.7547 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

39.7913 LRD

2018 PLN to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 43.8489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 35.7547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0942 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.2051 to the December average rate of 41.7931, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 43.8489 was up 21.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 36.0363, 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 876,978 LRD

2017 Average 557,880 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 715,093 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 161,884.66 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

42.4894

36.4182

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to LRD 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 37.8241, compared to 41.7584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.8241

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.7584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 3.9466 LRD (High: 43.8489 / Low: 39.9023). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5185 LRD (High: 42.0475 / Low: 41.5289).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.9466

December Spread (Stable) ±0.5185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.4602 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4602

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 41.9835) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.2485), the exchange rate shifted by +16.7350 (+66.28%).

2018 Avg (July) 41.9835

2017 Avg (July) 25.2485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	38.5789	35.7547	37.2051
February	38.5350	36.3482	37.4097
March	38.7470	38.0183	38.4063
April	39.0100	37.4852	38.3844
May	37.4546	36.3400	36.9241
June	40.0740	37.4459	38.6150
July	43.8489	39.9023	41.9835
August	42.2350	40.3356	41.3293
September	43.5432	41.3051	41.9458
October	42.4012	40.8128	41.7948
November	42.0127	41.1296	41.7040
December	42.0475	41.5289	41.7931