YEARLY HIGH
1.0911 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.9648 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0274 BRL

2019 PLN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 1.0911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.9648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1263 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9954 to the December average rate of 1.0688, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0911 was down 4.51% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.1426, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 21,822 BRL
2018 Average 20,202 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 19,295 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,526.16 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0820
0.9682
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BRL 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 1.0119, compared to 1.0428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0707 BRL (High: 1.0578 / Low: 0.9871). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 BRL (High: 1.0319 / Low: 1.0122).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0707
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0300 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1.0688) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0317), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0370 (+3.59%).

2019 Avg (December) 1.0688
2018 Avg (December) 1.0317

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0375 0.9787 0.9954
February 0.9915 0.9648 0.9777
March 1.0465 0.9926 1.0106
April 1.0416 1.0045 1.0218
May 1.0644 1.0235 1.0416
June 1.0319 1.0122 1.0244
July 1.0230 0.9827 0.9943
August 1.0578 0.9871 1.0290
September 1.0606 1.0320 1.0418
October 1.0808 1.0310 1.0505
November 1.0890 1.0368 1.0725
December 1.0911 1.0563 1.0688