YEARLY HIGH
28.8803 XPF
YEARLY LOW
27.1347 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.0119 XPF

2018 PLN to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 28.8803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 27.1347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7456 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.6814 to the December average rate of 27.8146, 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 28.8803 was up 0.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 28.8056, 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 577,607 XPF
2017 Average 561,762 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 542,695 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,912.08 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.7899
27.4880
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to XPF 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 28.2789, compared to 27.7448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.2789
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.7448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.8096 XPF (High: 27.9443 / Low: 27.1347). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1554 XPF (High: 27.8989 / Low: 27.7435).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8096
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1554

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 0.6172 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 28.6814) against the same month in 2017 (average: 27.4046), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2769 (+4.66%).

2018 Avg (January) 28.6814
2017 Avg (January) 27.4046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.8803 28.4718 28.6814
February 28.8530 28.4654 28.6333
March 28.4938 28.2020 28.3458
April 28.7321 28.1560 28.4610
May 28.1099 27.5306 27.8438
June 27.9751 27.2593 27.7078
July 27.9443 27.1347 27.5965
August 28.0321 27.6126 27.8464
September 27.9428 27.5812 27.7455
October 27.8414 27.4820 27.7117
November 27.8853 27.5531 27.7543
December 27.8989 27.7435 27.8146