YEARLY HIGH
8.4129 ETB
YEARLY LOW
7.2909 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6098 ETB

2019 PLN to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 8.4129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 7.2909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1221 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5493 to the December average rate of 8.1909, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.4129 was up 1.37% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.2993, 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 168,259 ETB
2018 Average 153,427 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 145,818 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,441.13 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.2670
7.3535
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to ETB 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 7.5474, compared to 7.6722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.5474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.6722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.5933 ETB (High: 8.4129 / Low: 7.8197). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1253 ETB (High: 7.5968 / Low: 7.4715).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5933
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1253

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1581 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1581

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 8.1909) against the same month in 2018 (average: 7.4776), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7133 (+9.54%).

2019 Avg (December) 8.1909
2018 Avg (December) 7.4776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.6352 7.4186 7.5493
February 7.6181 7.3955 7.4848
March 7.5926 7.3785 7.5018
April 7.6325 7.4270 7.5455
May 7.5968 7.4715 7.5258
June 7.7946 7.4956 7.6774
July 7.7588 7.4718 7.6225
August 7.5719 7.3213 7.4644
September 7.5157 7.3267 7.4296
October 7.7499 7.2909 7.6064
November 7.8122 7.6009 7.7193
December 8.4129 7.8197 8.1909