YEARLY HIGH
0.2814 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.2371 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2652 PLN

2018 SCR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 0.2814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.2371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0442 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2452 to the December average rate of 0.2758, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2814 was down 12.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,407 PLN
2017 Average 1,390 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 1,186 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 221.13 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2803
0.2420
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.2564, compared to 0.2740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0241 PLN (High: 0.2792 / Low: 0.2551). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 PLN (High: 0.2812 / Low: 0.2750).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0241
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.2746) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2649), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0097 (+3.66%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.2746
2017 Avg (October) 0.2649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2527 0.2371 0.2452
February 0.2539 0.2372 0.2480
March 0.2555 0.2407 0.2502
April 0.2608 0.2438 0.2535
May 0.2792 0.2551 0.2688
June 0.2786 0.2672 0.2730
July 0.2790 0.2686 0.2730
August 0.2804 0.2687 0.2733
September 0.2745 0.2557 0.2704
October 0.2814 0.2690 0.2746
November 0.2812 0.2750 0.2771
December 0.2785 0.2706 0.2758