YEARLY HIGH
0.3999 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.3614 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3781 LYD

2018 PLN to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.3999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 0.3614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0384 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3944 to the December average rate of 0.3705, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3999 was up 2.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3901, 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 7,997 LYD
2017 Average 7,393 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 7,228 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 768.70 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3970
0.3663
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to LYD 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 0.3849, compared to 0.3712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0170 LYD (High: 0.3799 / Low: 0.3629). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 LYD (High: 0.3733 / Low: 0.3663).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0170
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3939) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3520), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0419 (+11.91%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3939
2017 Avg (February) 0.3520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3994 0.3854 0.3944
February 0.3999 0.3868 0.3939
March 0.3945 0.3857 0.3893
April 0.3962 0.3819 0.3891
May 0.3799 0.3629 0.3736
June 0.3767 0.3632 0.3692
July 0.3781 0.3644 0.3712
August 0.3785 0.3663 0.3733
September 0.3789 0.3702 0.3743
October 0.3739 0.3614 0.3691
November 0.3720 0.3641 0.3689
December 0.3733 0.3663 0.3705