YEARLY HIGH
0.2983 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.2399 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2738 PLN

2018 SZL to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.2983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.2399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0585 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2796 to the December average rate of 0.2650, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2983 was down 5.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3162, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,492 PLN
2017 Average 1,419 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 1,199 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 292.25 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2930
0.2466
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.2838, compared to 0.2638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2838
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0247 PLN (High: 0.2779 / Low: 0.2532). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 PLN (High: 0.2920 / Low: 0.2845).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0247
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.2891) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2866), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+0.87%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.2891
2017 Avg (May) 0.2866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2852 0.2764 0.2796
February 0.2928 0.2771 0.2850
March 0.2920 0.2845 0.2881
April 0.2895 0.2781 0.2825
May 0.2983 0.2815 0.2891
June 0.2913 0.2704 0.2783
July 0.2794 0.2711 0.2758
August 0.2779 0.2532 0.2652
September 0.2600 0.2399 0.2505
October 0.2654 0.2517 0.2581
November 0.2756 0.2606 0.2685
December 0.2768 0.2583 0.2650