2018 PLN to TWD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PLN to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PLN to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 8.7937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 8.0116.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7822 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6282 to the December average rate of 8.1604, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.7937 was up 3.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.5208, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
PLN to TWD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.4732, compared to 8.2294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2438 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.3563 TWD (High: 8.7617 / Low: 8.4053). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1150 TWD (High: 8.2162 / Low: 8.1012).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3672 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 8.6658) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.6239), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0419 (+13.67%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.7617 | 8.4053 | 8.6282 |
| February | 8.7937 | 8.5679 | 8.6658 |
| March | 8.6588 | 8.4443 | 8.5535 |
| April | 8.7547 | 8.4496 | 8.6014 |
| May | 8.3611 | 8.0116 | 8.2342 |
| June | 8.2327 | 8.0668 | 8.1560 |
| July | 8.3854 | 8.0871 | 8.2580 |
| August | 8.3953 | 8.0936 | 8.2638 |
| September | 8.4330 | 8.2530 | 8.3152 |
| October | 8.3286 | 8.0635 | 8.2418 |
| November | 8.1827 | 8.0655 | 8.1369 |
| December | 8.2162 | 8.1012 | 8.1604 |