YEARLY HIGH
0.3944 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.3584 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3740 SGD

2018 PLN to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.3944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.3584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0361 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3876 to the December average rate of 0.3636, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3944 was up 2.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3840, 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 7,888 SGD
2017 Average 7,328 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 7,167 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 721.19 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3938
0.3608
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SGD 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 0.3807, compared to 0.3673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0173 SGD (High: 0.3756 / Low: 0.3584). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 SGD (High: 0.3663 / Low: 0.3616).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0173
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3910) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3493), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0417 (+11.94%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3910
2017 Avg (February) 0.3493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3933 0.3804 0.3876
February 0.3944 0.3869 0.3910
March 0.3908 0.3819 0.3853
April 0.3906 0.3779 0.3853
May 0.3756 0.3584 0.3694
June 0.3687 0.3624 0.3656
July 0.3732 0.3621 0.3685
August 0.3734 0.3622 0.3687
September 0.3755 0.3692 0.3715
October 0.3715 0.3610 0.3681
November 0.3657 0.3610 0.3635
December 0.3663 0.3616 0.3636