YEARLY HIGH
19.1673 BTN
YEARLY LOW
17.6199 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.3343 BTN

2019 PLN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 19.1673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 17.6199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5474 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.7987 to the December average rate of 18.5142, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 19.1673 was down 3.89% compared to the 2018 peak of 19.9441, 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 383,346 BTN
2018 Average 378,595 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 352,398 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,947.93 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

18.8775
17.9325
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BTN 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 18.4258, compared to 18.2427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1831 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.4258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.2427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.8892 BTN (High: 18.5704 / Low: 17.6812). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3001 BTN (High: 18.3828 / Low: 18.0827).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.8892
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4296 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 18.7987) against the same month in 2018 (average: 18.6588), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1400 (+0.75%).

2019 Avg (January) 18.7987
2018 Avg (January) 18.6588

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1673 18.4745 18.7987
February 19.1391 18.3547 18.6925
March 18.7170 18.0214 18.2629
April 18.3710 17.9431 18.2096
May 18.3828 18.0827 18.1752
June 18.6005 18.1347 18.4163
July 18.4508 17.7720 18.0836
August 18.4733 17.7633 18.1406
September 18.3651 17.6199 18.0113
October 18.5704 17.6812 18.2763
November 18.5837 18.2258 18.4303
December 18.7902 18.2977 18.5142