YEARLY HIGH
1.4598 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.2879 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3651 PLN

2019 GEL to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GEL to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 1.4598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 1.2879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1720 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4107 to the December average rate of 1.3296, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.4598 was down 6.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.5683, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,299 PLN
2018 Average 7,271 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 6,439 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 859.93 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.4472
1.2933
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 1.4062, compared to 1.3240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0822 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0805 PLN (High: 1.3901 / Low: 1.3096). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0245 PLN (High: 1.4274 / Low: 1.4028).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0805
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0245

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0356 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 1.4343) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.3725), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0618 (+4.51%).

2019 Avg (February) 1.4343
2018 Avg (February) 1.3725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4241 1.3960 1.4107
February 1.4598 1.4075 1.4343
March 1.4348 1.3944 1.4188
April 1.4274 1.4028 1.4162
May 1.4185 1.3739 1.3955
June 1.3901 1.3096 1.3618
July 1.3575 1.3035 1.3262
August 1.3546 1.3150 1.3345
September 1.3566 1.3187 1.3360
October 1.3415 1.2879 1.3115
November 1.3209 1.2887 1.3062
December 1.3516 1.3031 1.3296