YEARLY HIGH
0.2069 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1876 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1956 XDR

2018 PLN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.2069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.1876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0193 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2039 to the December average rate of 0.1906, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2069 was up 2.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2016, 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 4,139 XDR
2017 Average 3,829 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 3,753 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 385.99 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2053
0.1887
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to XDR 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 0.1995, compared to 0.1917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1995
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0081 XDR (High: 0.1968 / Low: 0.1887). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 XDR (High: 0.1919 / Low: 0.1895).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2039) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1822), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0217 (+11.91%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2039
2017 Avg (February) 0.1822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2067 0.2002 0.2039
February 0.2069 0.2018 0.2039
March 0.2038 0.1996 0.2017
April 0.2047 0.1982 0.2019
May 0.1968 0.1887 0.1935
June 0.1946 0.1887 0.1918
July 0.1954 0.1883 0.1925
August 0.1953 0.1884 0.1925
September 0.1959 0.1911 0.1932
October 0.1930 0.1876 0.1913
November 0.1912 0.1880 0.1901
December 0.1919 0.1895 0.1906