YEARLY HIGH
0.2146 SHP
YEARLY LOW
0.2008 SHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2077 SHP

2018 PLN to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.2146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.2008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0138 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2122 to the December average rate of 0.2093, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2146 was down 1.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2178, 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 4,293 SHP
2017 Average 4,120 SHP
Yearly Trough Low 4,017 SHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 276.09 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2130
0.2031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SHP 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 0.2085, compared to 0.2069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2085
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0077 SHP (High: 0.2087 / Low: 0.2011). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 SHP (High: 0.2102 / Low: 0.2064).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2122) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1972), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0150 (+7.59%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2122
2017 Avg (January) 0.1972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2146 0.2098 0.2122
February 0.2143 0.2099 0.2121
March 0.2132 0.2064 0.2097
April 0.2105 0.2057 0.2082
May 0.2081 0.2008 0.2049
June 0.2064 0.2024 0.2040
July 0.2087 0.2011 0.2053
August 0.2128 0.2068 0.2093
September 0.2102 0.2064 0.2077
October 0.2071 0.2021 0.2050
November 0.2078 0.2025 0.2049
December 0.2111 0.2070 0.2093