2018 PLN to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

158.7529 XOF

YEARLY LOW

149.1574 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

153.9789 XOF

2018 PLN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 158.7529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 149.1574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5954 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.6596 to the December average rate of 152.8949, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 158.7529 was up 0.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 158.0496, 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 3,175,058 XOF

2017 Average 3,086,506 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 2,983,149 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 191,908.91 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

158.2560

151.0992

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to XOF 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 155.4468, compared to 152.5111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 155.4468

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.5111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 4.4504 XOF (High: 153.6078 / Low: 149.1574). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8542 XOF (High: 153.3582 / Low: 152.5040).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.4504

December Spread (Stable) ±0.8542

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 3.3929 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3929

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 157.6596) against the same month in 2017 (average: 150.6991), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9605 (+4.62%).

2018 Avg (January) 157.6596

2017 Avg (January) 150.6991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	158.7529	156.5069	157.6596
February	158.6029	156.4720	157.3952
March	156.6283	155.0240	155.8148
April	157.9380	154.7712	156.4480
May	154.5176	151.3335	153.0552
June	153.7768	149.8423	152.3078
July	153.6078	149.1574	151.6956
August	154.0902	151.7844	153.0692
September	153.5994	151.6117	152.5150
October	153.0419	151.0663	152.3288
November	153.2831	151.4573	152.5629
December	153.3582	152.5040	152.8949