YEARLY HIGH
175.2277 SOS
YEARLY LOW
150.7659 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
160.6031 SOS

2018 PLN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 175.2277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 150.7659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.4618 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 170.0304 to the December average rate of 153.7928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 175.2277 was up 4.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 168.0812, 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 3,504,553 SOS
2017 Average 3,076,810 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 3,015,318 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 489,235.43 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

173.9757
151.2471
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SOS 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 166.1584, compared to 155.0478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.1107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 166.1584
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 155.0478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 10.9759 SOS (High: 175.2277 / Low: 164.2517). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5730 SOS (High: 155.0898 / Low: 152.5168).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.9759
December Spread (Stable) ±2.5730

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 10.0624 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0624

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 170.0304) against the same month in 2017 (average: 140.7171), the exchange rate shifted by +29.3133 (+20.83%).

2018 Avg (January) 170.0304
2017 Avg (January) 140.7171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 175.2277 164.2517 170.0304
February 174.5709 169.9075 172.0817
March 171.7078 167.7132 170.2158
April 172.3205 164.4686 169.1246
May 163.5123 153.3007 159.0622
June 159.6285 153.3974 156.4361
July 158.8202 153.0824 156.3809
August 158.4183 151.8365 155.7337
September 158.9467 155.0502 156.6632
October 156.4988 151.0779 154.5750
November 154.5707 150.7659 153.1412
December 155.0898 152.5168 153.7928