YEARLY HIGH
0.4385 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.3797 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4127 PLN

2018 SVC to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.4385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.3797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0589 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3899 to the December average rate of 0.4310, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4385 was down 8.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,193 PLN
2017 Average 2,157 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 1,898 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 294.37 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4372
0.3810
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.3987, compared to 0.4268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3987
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0232 PLN (High: 0.4292 / Low: 0.4060). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 PLN (High: 0.4342 / Low: 0.4272).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0232
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4325) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4115), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0210 (+5.11%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4325
2017 Avg (November) 0.4115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4018 0.3801 0.3899
February 0.3914 0.3797 0.3857
March 0.3946 0.3855 0.3901
April 0.4006 0.3834 0.3904
May 0.4292 0.4060 0.4143
June 0.4310 0.4139 0.4214
July 0.4317 0.4171 0.4226
August 0.4354 0.4174 0.4246
September 0.4264 0.4156 0.4218
October 0.4377 0.4231 0.4285
November 0.4385 0.4283 0.4325
December 0.4342 0.4272 0.4310