YEARLY HIGH
487.5568 CDF
YEARLY LOW
423.9973 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
449.2122 CDF

2018 PLN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 487.5568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 423.9973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.5594 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 469.5652 to the December average rate of 431.1066, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 487.5568 was up 6.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 459.3299, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,751,136 CDF
2017 Average 7,781,991 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 8,479,947 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,271,188.69 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

482.0014
424.2650
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to CDF 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 462.7781, compared to 435.6462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 27.1319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 462.7781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 435.6462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 32.8724 CDF (High: 482.2359 / Low: 449.3634). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.8860 CDF (High: 480.3223 / Low: 469.4364).

January Spread (Volatile) ±32.8724
March Spread (Stable) ±10.8860

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 27.3444 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.3444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 477.1900) against the same month in 2017 (average: 314.3296), the exchange rate shifted by +162.8604 (+51.81%).

2018 Avg (February) 477.1900
2017 Avg (February) 314.3296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 482.2359 449.3634 469.5652
February 487.5568 468.0621 477.1900
March 480.3223 469.4364 473.8081
April 481.4496 460.1418 472.7949
May 454.7949 429.7942 445.4505
June 445.6055 427.8497 437.8598
July 453.0168 425.8976 438.2176
August 449.5403 426.8852 438.0766
September 449.6125 438.3121 443.0289
October 441.2672 423.9973 434.3714
November 436.5850 424.6697 429.0763
December 437.6053 424.9367 431.1066