YEARLY HIGH
1.3753 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.1012 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1346 PLN

2019 PGK to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 1.3753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.1012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2741 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1169 to the December average rate of 1.1279, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.3753 was up 19.44% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.1515, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,877 PLN
2018 Average 5,493 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 5,506 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,370.69 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.1689
1.1113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1.1267, compared to 1.1426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.2567 PLN (High: 1.3753 / Low: 1.1187). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 PLN (High: 1.1428 / Low: 1.1316).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2567
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0217 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 1.1453) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.1267), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0186 (+1.65%).

2019 Avg (November) 1.1453
2018 Avg (November) 1.1267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1287 1.1012 1.1169
February 1.1439 1.1112 1.1304
March 1.1419 1.1097 1.1278
April 1.1471 1.1169 1.1312
May 1.1428 1.1316 1.1378
June 1.1398 1.1026 1.1161
July 1.1425 1.1061 1.1222
August 1.1762 1.1324 1.1508
September 1.1855 1.1423 1.1641
October 1.1801 1.1215 1.1450
November 1.3753 1.1187 1.1453
December 1.1406 1.1094 1.1279