YEARLY HIGH
4.8107 EGP
YEARLY LOW
4.0595 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3842 EGP

2019 PLN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 4.8107. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 4.0595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7512 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7586 to the December average rate of 4.1841, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.8107 was down 9.56% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.3191, 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 96,215 EGP
2018 Average 98,742 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 81,190 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,024.35 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.8201
4.0822
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to EGP 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 4.5556, compared to 4.2128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3428 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.1769 EGP (High: 4.2414 / Low: 4.0644). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1072 EGP (High: 4.2271 / Low: 4.1199).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1769
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1395 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 4.7586) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.1910), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4324 (-8.33%).

2019 Avg (January) 4.7586
2018 Avg (January) 5.1910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8107 4.6917 4.7586
February 4.7185 4.5650 4.6191
March 4.6269 4.5142 4.5666
April 4.5861 4.4481 4.5208
May 4.4966 4.3542 4.4340
June 4.4766 4.3567 4.4345
July 4.4485 4.2746 4.3702
August 4.3077 4.1441 4.2388
September 4.2048 4.0595 4.1437
October 4.2414 4.0644 4.1789
November 4.2385 4.1084 4.1612
December 4.2271 4.1199 4.1841