YEARLY HIGH
108.4164 NGN
YEARLY LOW
94.7002 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
100.2279 NGN

2018 PLN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 108.4164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 94.7002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.7162 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.6112 to the December average rate of 96.5324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 108.4164 was up 5.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 103.1088, 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 2,168,327 NGN
2017 Average 1,777,920 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,894,003 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 274,324.27 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

107.8707
95.0132
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to NGN 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 103.3894, compared to 97.0665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.3229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 103.3894
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 97.0665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 5.8645 NGN (High: 108.2952 / Low: 102.4307). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8108 NGN (High: 97.4338 / Low: 95.6231).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.8645
December Spread (Stable) ±1.8108

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 5.9985 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9985

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 106.7993) against the same month in 2017 (average: 77.8558), the exchange rate shifted by +28.9435 (+37.18%).

2018 Avg (February) 106.7993
2017 Avg (February) 77.8558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 108.2952 102.4307 105.6112
February 108.4164 105.2892 106.7993
March 106.9766 104.2509 105.5221
April 107.3425 102.5456 105.3563
May 101.2815 95.7885 99.3577
June 99.4582 95.3986 97.6898
July 98.9705 95.3395 97.5272
August 99.1345 94.7002 97.2296
September 100.0113 96.3472 98.0885
October 98.2750 94.7534 96.9365
November 96.7849 94.7349 96.0847
December 97.4338 95.6231 96.5324