2018 PLN to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3011 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.2606 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2774 USD

2018 PLN to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.3011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.2606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0406 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2933 to the December average rate of 0.2652, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3011 was up 4.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2871, 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 6,023 USD

2017 Average 5,313 USD

Yearly Trough Low 5,212 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 811.17 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2995

0.2612

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PLN to USD 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 0.2871, compared to 0.2678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2871

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0162 USD (High: 0.3008 / Low: 0.2846). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 USD (High: 0.2674 / Low: 0.2633).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0162

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2963) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2470), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0493 (+19.96%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2963

2017 Avg (February) 0.2470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3008	0.2846	0.2933
February	0.3011	0.2919	0.2963
March	0.2964	0.2896	0.2930
April	0.2982	0.2851	0.2928
May	0.2816	0.2662	0.2759
June	0.2761	0.2651	0.2712
July	0.2742	0.2647	0.2704
August	0.2738	0.2624	0.2693
September	0.2749	0.2678	0.2709
October	0.2701	0.2606	0.2668
November	0.2666	0.2607	0.2644
December	0.2674	0.2633	0.2652