YEARLY HIGH
2.3568 NOK
YEARLY LOW
2.1586 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2554 NOK

2018 PLN to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.3568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 4, dropping to 2.1586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1983 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3183 to the December average rate of 2.2898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3568 was down 0.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3745, 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 47,137 NOK
2017 Average 43,881 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 43,171 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,965.37 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3334
2.1869
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to NOK 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 2.2746, compared to 2.2361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0385 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2746
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0790 NOK (High: 2.3332 / Low: 2.2542). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0184 NOK (High: 2.2127 / Low: 2.1943).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0790
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0184

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0633 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0633

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.3183) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0610), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2573 (+12.48%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.3183
2017 Avg (January) 2.0610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3568 2.3029 2.3183
February 2.3371 2.3012 2.3212
March 2.3059 2.2421 2.2761
April 2.3170 2.2839 2.2969
May 2.2737 2.1996 2.2336
June 2.2290 2.1716 2.2015
July 2.2310 2.1586 2.1991
August 2.2840 2.2176 2.2468
September 2.2646 2.2072 2.2367
October 2.2127 2.1943 2.2036
November 2.2703 2.2047 2.2407
December 2.3332 2.2542 2.2898