YEARLY HIGH
8.7040 UAH
YEARLY LOW
6.9426 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5434 UAH

2018 PLN to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 8.7040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 6.9426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7614 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3533 to the December average rate of 7.3575, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.7040 was up 7.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.0724, 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 174,079 UAH
2017 Average 141,259 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 138,852 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,227.30 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.4772
6.9904
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to UAH 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 7.6836, compared to 7.4032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2804 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.6836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.6764 UAH (High: 8.7040 / Low: 8.0276). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1716 UAH (High: 7.7376 / Low: 7.5660).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6764
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1716

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.4367 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 8.3533) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.6351), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7182 (+25.90%).

2018 Avg (January) 8.3533
2017 Avg (January) 6.6351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7040 8.0276 8.3533
February 8.3823 7.8687 8.0438
March 7.8973 7.6101 7.7068
April 7.7777 7.4807 7.6600
May 7.4115 6.9516 7.2233
June 7.2207 6.9759 7.1143
July 7.3427 6.9426 7.1341
August 7.6854 7.2066 7.4119
September 7.7376 7.5660 7.6382
October 7.6225 7.3396 7.4952
November 7.5278 7.2724 7.3821
December 7.4889 7.2603 7.3575