YEARLY HIGH
6838.8663 VND
YEARLY LOW
6056.8988 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
6368.9823 VND

2018 PLN to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 6838.8663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 6056.8988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 781.9675 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6658.1748 to the December average rate of 6169.5435, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6838.8663 was up 4.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 6518.6471, 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 136,777,326 VND
2017 Average 120,665,075 VND
Yearly Trough Low 121,137,977 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,639,349.01 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6786.7468
6085.3430
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to VND 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 6534.0352, compared to 6203.9294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 330.1058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6534.0352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6203.9294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 369.3083 VND (High: 6831.5168 / Low: 6462.2085). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 120.1969 VND (High: 6236.1512 / Low: 6115.9543).

January Spread (Volatile) ±369.3083
December Spread (Stable) ±120.1969

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 385.4148 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -385.4148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 6728.2965) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5609.7446), the exchange rate shifted by +1118.5519 (+19.94%).

2018 Avg (February) 6728.2965
2017 Avg (February) 5609.7446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6831.5168 6462.2085 6658.1748
February 6838.8663 6638.3295 6728.2965
March 6745.6977 6595.4880 6672.4525
April 6773.7208 6490.0207 6668.9103
May 6414.2617 6076.0259 6283.4955
June 6298.1777 6072.6265 6192.8817
July 6330.8283 6068.3053 6223.0377
August 6327.7865 6065.9076 6224.0391
September 6356.8579 6190.3189 6261.0737
October 6278.4006 6059.0342 6202.0891
November 6197.5976 6056.8988 6143.7933
December 6236.1512 6115.9543 6169.5435