2018 ZAR to PLN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2969 PLN

YEARLY LOW

0.2412 PLN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2737 PLN

2018 ZAR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 0.2969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.2412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0557 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2798 to the December average rate of 0.2640, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2969 was down 6.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3173, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,847 PLN

2017 Average 14,196 PLN

Yearly Trough Low 12,062 PLN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,785.31 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2932

0.2468

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.2636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2838

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0282 PLN (High: 0.2790 / Low: 0.2507). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 PLN (High: 0.2792 / Low: 0.2723).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0282

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

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 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.2893) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2865), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+0.97%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.2893

2017 Avg (May) 0.2865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2846	0.2764	0.2798
February	0.2940	0.2768	0.2856
March	0.2924	0.2848	0.2882
April	0.2890	0.2783	0.2823
May	0.2969	0.2812	0.2893
June	0.2911	0.2707	0.2775
July	0.2792	0.2723	0.2763
August	0.2790	0.2507	0.2645
September	0.2614	0.2412	0.2507
October	0.2632	0.2521	0.2578
November	0.2753	0.2629	0.2685
December	0.2753	0.2573	0.2640