YEARLY HIGH
31.9843 VUV
YEARLY LOW
28.4737 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.9143 VUV

2018 PLN to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 31.9843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 28.4737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5106 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.8598 to the December average rate of 29.3932, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 31.9843 was up 5.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 30.3696, 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 639,685 VUV
2017 Average 567,801 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 569,473 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,211.82 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

31.2872
28.9630
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to VUV 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 30.4508, compared to 29.3777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0732 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.4508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.3777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.6977 VUV (High: 30.3652 / Low: 28.6674). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6640 VUV (High: 29.7408 / Low: 29.0768).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.6977
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6640

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2881 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 31.0935) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.4833), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6103 (+17.41%).

2018 Avg (February) 31.0935
2017 Avg (February) 26.4833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.5323 30.2580 30.8598
February 31.9843 30.6406 31.0935
March 31.3064 30.5876 30.8921
April 31.5539 30.2024 30.9955
May 30.3652 28.6674 29.7074
June 29.4717 28.6534 29.1567
July 29.7459 28.6396 29.3545
August 29.7082 28.4737 29.2204
September 29.8299 29.0540 29.3921
October 30.0494 29.0368 29.6221
November 29.6032 28.9242 29.2837
December 29.7408 29.0768 29.3932