YEARLY HIGH
33.4256 ISK
YEARLY LOW
30.6880 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.9328 ISK

2019 PLN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 33.4256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 30.6880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7376 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.8579 to the December average rate of 31.7443, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 33.4256 was up 0.65% compared to the 2018 peak of 33.2088, 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 668,512 ISK
2018 Average 598,868 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 613,759 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,752.55 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

33.2086
31.3439
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to ISK 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 31.9127, compared to 31.9529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0402 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.9127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.9529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 2.0887 ISK (High: 33.4256 / Low: 31.3369). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6246 ISK (High: 32.3336 / Low: 31.7090).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.0887
May Spread (Stable) ±0.6246

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.1340 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1340

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 32.7995) against the same month in 2018 (average: 28.7921), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0074 (+13.92%).

2019 Avg (July) 32.7995
2018 Avg (July) 28.7921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.3558 31.0389 31.8579
February 32.0197 30.9621 31.4993
March 32.0153 30.6880 31.5052
April 32.0416 31.0970 31.5677
May 32.3336 31.7090 31.9931
June 33.3967 32.2527 33.0532
July 33.4256 31.3369 32.7995
August 32.0557 31.4032 31.6655
September 32.1125 30.7342 31.5775
October 32.5799 30.9495 32.0558
November 32.4305 30.9817 31.8751
December 32.1689 30.9879 31.7443