YEARLY HIGH
155.0903 SYP
YEARLY LOW
134.1993 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
142.8876 SYP

2018 PLN to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 155.0903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 134.1993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.8910 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 151.0382 to the December average rate of 136.5736, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 155.0903 was up 4.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 147.8622, 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 3,101,806 SYP
2017 Average 1,799,119 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 2,683,986 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 417,819.60 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

154.2167
134.5020
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SYP 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 147.8341, compared to 137.9410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.8931 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 147.8341
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 137.9410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 8.3499 SYP (High: 154.9388 / Low: 146.5890). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1758 SYP (High: 137.7599 / Low: 135.5841).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.3499
December Spread (Stable) ±2.1758

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 8.7081 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 152.5738) against the same month in 2017 (average: 52.9381), the exchange rate shifted by +99.6357 (+188.21%).

2018 Avg (February) 152.5738
2017 Avg (February) 52.9381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 154.9388 146.5890 151.0382
February 155.0903 150.3467 152.5738
March 152.6391 149.1337 150.8894
April 153.5565 146.8059 150.7793
May 145.1577 137.0945 142.0712
June 142.1668 136.5086 139.6528
July 141.1920 136.3339 139.2858
August 141.0089 135.1507 138.7047
September 141.5868 137.8987 139.5241
October 139.0994 134.1993 137.4130
November 137.3137 134.2763 136.1449
December 137.7599 135.5841 136.5736