YEARLY HIGH
29.6338 JPY
YEARLY LOW
26.6661 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.4115 JPY

2019 PLN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 29.6338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 1, dropping to 26.6661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9676 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.0012 to the December average rate of 28.3965, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 29.6338 was down 10.05% compared to the 2018 peak of 32.9439, 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 592,675 JPY
2018 Average 611,999 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 533,323 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,352.76 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

29.4838
26.9456
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to JPY 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 28.9660, compared to 27.8569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.9660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.8569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 1.5834 JPY (High: 28.4926 / Low: 26.9092). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5553 JPY (High: 28.4164 / Low: 27.8611).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.5834
November Spread (Stable) ±0.5553

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 1.3245 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 29.2723) against the same month in 2018 (average: 31.5039), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2315 (-7.08%).

2019 Avg (April) 29.2723
2018 Avg (April) 31.5039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.3142 28.2744 29.0012
February 29.4362 28.7927 29.0083
March 29.5787 28.8939 29.2068
April 29.6338 28.9428 29.2723
May 29.1445 28.2378 28.6513
June 29.0158 28.2378 28.6559
July 28.8511 28.1087 28.4817
August 27.6275 26.6757 27.1571
September 27.6783 26.6661 27.1848
October 28.4926 26.9092 27.8298
November 28.4164 27.8611 28.0917
December 28.7178 27.9930 28.3965