YEARLY HIGH
0.5009 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0785 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1996 PLN

2018 SDG to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.5009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 0.0785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4225 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4864 to the December average rate of 0.0792, the exchange rate registered a net change of -83.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5009 was down 22.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6492, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,505 PLN
2017 Average 2,847 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 392 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,112.25 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5271
0.0385
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.2475, compared to 0.1517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0958 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2475
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2920 PLN (High: 0.4761 / Low: 0.1841). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 PLN (High: 0.0798 / Low: 0.0785).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2920
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2706 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2706

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4864) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6382), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1518 (-23.78%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4864
2017 Avg (January) 0.6382

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5009 0.4739 0.4864
February 0.4761 0.1841 0.2159
March 0.1907 0.1866 0.1887
April 0.1934 0.1850 0.1887
May 0.2079 0.1958 0.2007
June 0.2096 0.2006 0.2046
July 0.2099 0.2027 0.2054
August 0.2116 0.2029 0.2061
September 0.2067 0.2020 0.2048
October 0.2082 0.0785 0.1352
November 0.0806 0.0787 0.0794
December 0.0798 0.0785 0.0792