2018 SBD to PLN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4830 PLN

YEARLY LOW

0.4280 PLN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4582 PLN

2018 SBD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.4830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.4280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0550 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4390 to the December average rate of 0.4666, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4830 was down 9.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,415 PLN

2017 Average 2,416 PLN

Yearly Trough Low 2,140 PLN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 275.24 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4767

0.4315

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to PLN 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 0.4469, compared to 0.4695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4469

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0236 PLN (High: 0.4778 / Low: 0.4542). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 PLN (High: 0.4781 / Low: 0.4665).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0236

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.4707) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4662), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+0.98%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.4707

2017 Avg (August) 0.4662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4507	0.4287	0.4390
February	0.4420	0.4280	0.4353
March	0.4456	0.4327	0.4393
April	0.4507	0.4306	0.4388
May	0.4746	0.4550	0.4630
June	0.4738	0.4577	0.4662
July	0.4753	0.4608	0.4674
August	0.4830	0.4629	0.4707
September	0.4734	0.4611	0.4679
October	0.4781	0.4665	0.4711
November	0.4805	0.4685	0.4730
December	0.4778	0.4542	0.4666