YEARLY HIGH
12.7444 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.9963 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3684 SDG

2018 PLN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 12.7444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.9963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7480 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0564 to the December average rate of 12.6220, the exchange rate registered a net change of 513.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.7444 was up 533.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0114, 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 254,887 SDG
2017 Average 35,273 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 39,927 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 214,960.44 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.6786
0.9998
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SDG 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 4.5784, compared to 8.1584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5784
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 7.9416 SDG (High: 12.7444 / Low: 4.8028). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1122 SDG (High: 4.9505 / Low: 4.8383).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.9416
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3169 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 9.1261) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8408), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2854 (+395.78%).

2018 Avg (October) 9.1261
2017 Avg (October) 1.8408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1100 1.9963 2.0564
February 5.4306 2.1003 4.9429
March 5.3592 5.2425 5.2986
April 5.4050 5.1713 5.3000
May 5.1070 4.8104 4.9832
June 4.9844 4.7709 4.8891
July 4.9327 4.7651 4.8700
August 4.9294 4.7248 4.8533
September 4.9505 4.8383 4.8828
October 12.7444 4.8028 9.1261
November 12.7104 12.4105 12.5963
December 12.7344 12.5318 12.6220