2018 PLN to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PLN to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PLN to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 2311.0309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 1669.0581.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 641.9728 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2247.8035 to the December average rate of 2224.9264, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2311.0309 was up 5.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 2197.5048, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
PLN to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2172.0593, compared to 2106.4455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 65.6138 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 580.2480 SLL (High: 2297.2581 / Low: 1717.0101). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 34.5880 SLL (High: 2243.4535 / Low: 2208.8655).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 284.9784 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2273.4016) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1829.0085), the exchange rate shifted by +444.3931 (+24.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2305.4765 | 2181.2311 | 2247.8035 |
| February | 2311.0309 | 2238.5209 | 2273.4016 |
| March | 2272.8708 | 2230.7950 | 2249.0720 |
| April | 2297.3418 | 2210.6593 | 2252.7703 |
| May | 2197.7268 | 2083.2086 | 2147.1435 |
| June | 2159.9540 | 1671.2126 | 1862.1651 |
| July | 1785.5026 | 1669.0581 | 1728.7972 |
| August | 2297.2581 | 1717.0101 | 1955.6607 |
| September | 2306.6719 | 2246.6741 | 2272.8158 |
| October | 2266.1925 | 2186.2338 | 2238.4728 |
| November | 2236.9838 | 2187.4878 | 2218.0001 |
| December | 2243.4535 | 2208.8655 | 2224.9264 |