YEARLY HIGH
78.6625 YER
YEARLY LOW
65.2224 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.4726 YER

2018 PLN to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 78.6625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 65.2224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.4401 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.3982 to the December average rate of 66.3843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 78.6625 was up 9.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 71.8788, 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 1,573,250 YER
2017 Average 1,329,574 YER
Yearly Trough Low 1,304,448 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 268,801.83 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

74.9568
65.3841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to YER 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 71.8971, compared to 67.0480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.8971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.0480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 6.1809 YER (High: 78.6625 / Low: 72.4816). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0253 YER (High: 66.9294 / Low: 65.9042).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.1809
December Spread (Stable) ±1.0253

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 4.2330 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2330

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 73.6250) against the same month in 2017 (average: 62.3494), the exchange rate shifted by +11.2756 (+18.08%).

2018 Avg (March) 73.6250
2017 Avg (March) 62.3494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.2952 71.2446 73.3982
February 75.3684 73.0947 74.1591
March 78.6625 72.4816 73.6250
April 74.6274 71.3467 73.2804
May 70.4925 66.6272 69.0474
June 69.1018 66.3463 67.8725
July 68.6353 66.3781 67.7050
August 68.5479 65.7125 67.4158
September 68.8292 67.0385 67.8123
October 67.6078 65.2224 66.7890
November 66.7560 65.2728 66.1818
December 66.9294 65.9042 66.3843