YEARLY HIGH
0.8138 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.7042 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7498 XCD

2018 PLN to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.8138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.7042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1096 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7925 to the December average rate of 0.7167, 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 0.8138 was up 4.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7760, 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 16,277 XCD
2017 Average 14,360 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 14,084 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,192.22 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8093
0.7058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to XCD 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 0.7758, compared to 0.7238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7758
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0438 XCD (High: 0.8130 / Low: 0.7692). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 XCD (High: 0.7227 / Low: 0.7115).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0438
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

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 0.0457 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0457

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.8007) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6675), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1332 (+19.96%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.8007
2017 Avg (February) 0.6675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8130 0.7692 0.7925
February 0.8138 0.7890 0.8007
March 0.8010 0.7826 0.7918
April 0.8058 0.7704 0.7913
May 0.7611 0.7194 0.7455
June 0.7461 0.7163 0.7328
July 0.7409 0.7154 0.7309
August 0.7400 0.7092 0.7278
September 0.7430 0.7237 0.7321
October 0.7300 0.7042 0.7210
November 0.7206 0.7046 0.7145
December 0.7227 0.7115 0.7167