YEARLY HIGH
0.5204 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.4811 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4986 PLN

2019 GTQ to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GTQ to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.5204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.4811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0393 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4862 to the December average rate of 0.4999, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5204 was up 2.36% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5084, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,602 PLN
2018 Average 2,400 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 2,405 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 196.44 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5161
0.4835
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.4935, compared to 0.5036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4935
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0260 PLN (High: 0.5196 / Low: 0.4936). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 PLN (High: 0.5036 / Low: 0.4972).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0260
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.5094) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4949), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0145 (+2.94%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.5094
2018 Avg (August) 0.4949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4915 0.4811 0.4862
February 0.4964 0.4812 0.4912
March 0.4995 0.4871 0.4946
April 0.5057 0.4941 0.4989
May 0.5036 0.4972 0.5006
June 0.4994 0.4841 0.4897
July 0.5031 0.4855 0.4947
August 0.5204 0.5006 0.5094
September 0.5200 0.5069 0.5134
October 0.5196 0.4936 0.5009
November 0.5095 0.4938 0.5032
December 0.5092 0.4929 0.4999