YEARLY HIGH
28.7265 RSD
YEARLY LOW
26.8249 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.7588 RSD

2018 PLN to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 28.7265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 26.8249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9017 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.5063 to the December average rate of 27.5680, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.7265 was down 2.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.5206, 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 574,530 RSD
2017 Average 570,162 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 536,497 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,033.01 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.6271
27.1778
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to RSD 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 28.0271, compared to 27.4904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.0271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.4904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.8183 RSD (High: 27.6432 / Low: 26.8249). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1633 RSD (High: 27.6347 / Low: 27.4714).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8183
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1633

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.6202 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 28.5063) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.3480), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1583 (+0.56%).

2018 Avg (January) 28.5063
2017 Avg (January) 28.3480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.7265 28.2991 28.5063
February 28.5991 28.2227 28.3890
March 28.1978 27.9745 28.0829
April 28.4368 27.8933 28.1915
May 27.8155 27.2458 27.5713
June 27.6885 26.9963 27.4216
July 27.6432 26.8249 27.2986
August 27.7438 27.2964 27.5585
September 27.7318 27.2956 27.5031
October 27.6177 27.2408 27.5054
November 27.6525 27.2089 27.5088
December 27.6347 27.4714 27.5680