YEARLY HIGH
0.4156 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.3818 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4007 NZD

2018 PLN to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.4156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.3818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0338 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4043 to the December average rate of 0.3898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4156 was up 0.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4143, 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 8,312 NZD
2017 Average 7,478 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 7,636 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 676.48 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4127
0.3877
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to NZD 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 0.4010, compared to 0.4003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0174 NZD (High: 0.4038 / Low: 0.3864). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 NZD (High: 0.4077 / Low: 0.4015).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0174
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.4090) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3912), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0177 (+4.53%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.4090
2017 Avg (October) 0.3912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4093 0.3974 0.4043
February 0.4101 0.4023 0.4056
March 0.4077 0.4015 0.4040
April 0.4087 0.3996 0.4045
May 0.4038 0.3864 0.3968
June 0.3951 0.3876 0.3909
July 0.4020 0.3928 0.3983
August 0.4081 0.4002 0.4041
September 0.4137 0.4075 0.4106
October 0.4156 0.3994 0.4090
November 0.3981 0.3840 0.3902
December 0.3977 0.3818 0.3898