YEARLY HIGH
5.7054 MXN
YEARLY LOW
4.9809 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3275 MXN

2018 PLN to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 5.7054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 4.9809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7245 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5439 to the December average rate of 5.3259, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.7054 was up 1.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.6481, 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 114,108 MXN
2017 Average 100,288 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 99,618 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,489.92 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.5907
5.0289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to MXN 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 5.4636, compared to 5.1915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2720 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4636
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.4720 MXN (High: 5.7054 / Low: 5.2335). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1351 MXN (High: 5.5964 / Low: 5.4613).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4720
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1351

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3593 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 5.4969) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.8438), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6531 (+13.48%).

2018 Avg (June) 5.4969
2017 Avg (June) 4.8438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6556 5.4599 5.5439
February 5.5964 5.4613 5.5225
March 5.5881 5.3059 5.4480
April 5.5033 5.2945 5.3787
May 5.4722 5.2820 5.3913
June 5.7054 5.2335 5.4969
July 5.3004 5.0606 5.1376
August 5.2191 4.9809 5.0757
September 5.2104 5.0607 5.1464
October 5.2949 5.0218 5.1167
November 5.4350 5.2427 5.3468
December 5.4389 5.2258 5.3259