YEARLY HIGH
4.1685 SZL
YEARLY LOW
3.3519 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6603 SZL

2018 PLN to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 4.1685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 3.3519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8167 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5766 to the December average rate of 3.7758, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.1685 was up 3.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.0170, 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 83,371 SZL
2017 Average 70,729 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 67,037 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,333.68 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.0478
3.4062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SZL 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 3.5253, compared to 3.7953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2701 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3509 SZL (High: 3.9490 / Low: 3.5981). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0897 SZL (High: 3.5145 / Low: 3.4247).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3509
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0897

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1486 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 3.9944) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.6668), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3275 (+8.93%).

2018 Avg (September) 3.9944
2017 Avg (September) 3.6668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6176 3.5059 3.5766
February 3.6085 3.4149 3.5093
March 3.5145 3.4247 3.4713
April 3.5956 3.4545 3.5399
May 3.5527 3.3519 3.4597
June 3.6976 3.4330 3.5947
July 3.6893 3.5793 3.6263
August 3.9490 3.5981 3.7751
September 4.1685 3.8459 3.9944
October 3.9731 3.7677 3.8744
November 3.8366 3.6290 3.7259
December 3.8718 3.6129 3.7758