YEARLY HIGH
2311.0309 SLL
YEARLY LOW
1669.0581 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2139.2524 SLL

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 46,220,618 SLL
2017 Average 39,759,647 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 33,381,163 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,839,455.42 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2327.8621
1674.3368
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2172.0593
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2106.4455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±580.2480
December Spread (Stable) ±34.5880

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -284.9784

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (February) 2273.4016
2017 Avg (February) 1829.0085

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