YEARLY HIGH
0.6749 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.5932 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6301 TOP

2018 PLN to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.6749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.5932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0817 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6589 to the December average rate of 0.6039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6749 was up 3.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6508, 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 13,499 TOP
2017 Average 12,032 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 11,865 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,633.58 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6644
0.5984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to TOP 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 0.6436, compared to 0.6166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0328 TOP (High: 0.6749 / Low: 0.6421). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 TOP (High: 0.6573 / Low: 0.6457).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0328
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

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 0.0263 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.6589) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5605), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0984 (+17.56%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.6589
2017 Avg (January) 0.5605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6749 0.6421 0.6589
February 0.6697 0.6474 0.6560
March 0.6573 0.6457 0.6514
April 0.6624 0.6368 0.6511
May 0.6356 0.6116 0.6247
June 0.6289 0.6102 0.6196
July 0.6344 0.6107 0.6260
August 0.6326 0.6064 0.6223
September 0.6352 0.6187 0.6259
October 0.6241 0.6001 0.6150
November 0.6125 0.5979 0.6065
December 0.6099 0.5932 0.6039