YEARLY HIGH
1.4200 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.2288 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3362 PLN

2018 XCD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 1.4200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.2288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1913 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2621 to the December average rate of 1.3953, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4200 was down 9.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5609, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,100 PLN
2017 Average 6,983 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 6,144 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 956.27 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4147
1.2340
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.2907, compared to 1.3817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2907
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0762 PLN (High: 1.3901 / Low: 1.3139). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 PLN (High: 1.4055 / Low: 1.3838).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0762
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

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 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.3870) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3428), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0441 (+3.29%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.3870
2017 Avg (October) 1.3428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3001 1.2300 1.2621
February 1.2675 1.2288 1.2491
March 1.2778 1.2484 1.2629
April 1.2980 1.2410 1.2640
May 1.3901 1.3139 1.3417
June 1.3960 1.3404 1.3648
July 1.3978 1.3497 1.3683
August 1.4100 1.3514 1.3741
September 1.3818 1.3459 1.3660
October 1.4200 1.3699 1.3870
November 1.4192 1.3878 1.3997
December 1.4055 1.3838 1.3953