YEARLY HIGH
0.2816 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.2500 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2659 PLN

2019 LSL to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.2816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 0.2500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0316 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2706 to the December average rate of 0.2668, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2816 was down 5.72% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,408 PLN
2018 Average 1,370 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 1,250 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 157.84 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2779
0.2568
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2677, compared to 0.2642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2677
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0237 PLN (High: 0.2737 / Low: 0.2500). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 PLN (High: 0.2717 / Low: 0.2667).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0237
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.2761) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2853), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0092 (-3.21%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.2761
2018 Avg (February) 0.2853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2792 0.2605 0.2706
February 0.2816 0.2707 0.2761
March 0.2708 0.2598 0.2650
April 0.2717 0.2667 0.2698
May 0.2710 0.2627 0.2664
June 0.2645 0.2503 0.2585
July 0.2757 0.2655 0.2705
August 0.2737 0.2500 0.2586
September 0.2695 0.2600 0.2662
October 0.2645 0.2570 0.2608
November 0.2680 0.2519 0.2620
December 0.2722 0.2603 0.2668