2018 PLN to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3367 SBD

YEARLY LOW

2.0703 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1849 SBD

2018 PLN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 2.3367. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 2.0703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2663 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2782 to the December average rate of 2.1437, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3367 was up 3.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2510, 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 46,733 SBD

2017 Average 41,501 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 41,407 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,326.15 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3159

2.0961

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SBD 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 2.2394, compared to 2.1303 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2394

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1303

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1141 SBD (High: 2.3328 / Low: 2.2187). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0520 SBD (High: 2.1438 / Low: 2.0917).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1141

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0520

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 0.1190 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.2976) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9219), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3757 (+19.55%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.2976

2017 Avg (February) 1.9219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3328	2.2187	2.2782
February	2.3367	2.2624	2.2976
March	2.3110	2.2441	2.2762
April	2.3223	2.2189	2.2790
May	2.1980	2.1071	2.1599
June	2.1846	2.1107	2.1454
July	2.1700	2.1039	2.1395
August	2.1601	2.0703	2.1246
September	2.1690	2.1125	2.1371
October	2.1438	2.0917	2.1226
November	2.1344	2.0811	2.1144
December	2.2019	2.0930	2.1437