YEARLY HIGH
241.7322 KPW
YEARLY LOW
224.1343 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
234.5319 KPW

2019 PLN to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 241.7322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 224.1343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.5979 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 239.5765 to the December average rate of 234.1217, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 241.7322 was down 10.81% compared to the 2018 peak of 271.0211, 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 4,834,643 KPW
2018 Average 4,991,711 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 4,482,686 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 351,957.49 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

240.7756
226.3857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to KPW 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 236.9387, compared to 232.1250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 236.9387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 232.1250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 10.9351 KPW (High: 235.6959 / Low: 224.7608). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5627 KPW (High: 235.7626 / Low: 233.1999).

October Spread (Volatile) ±10.9351
May Spread (Stable) ±2.5627

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 6.4907 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4907

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 239.5765) against the same month in 2018 (average: 263.9257), the exchange rate shifted by -24.3492 (-9.23%).

2019 Avg (January) 239.5765
2018 Avg (January) 263.9257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 241.7322 236.8577 239.5765
February 240.6089 233.7025 236.5824
March 240.3814 233.6212 236.5456
April 238.0541 233.5054 235.8327
May 235.7626 233.1999 234.4700
June 241.2836 234.7173 238.6252
July 239.6294 232.4690 236.8292
August 234.1548 225.9915 230.3385
September 230.5636 224.1343 227.5848
October 235.6959 224.7608 231.6464
November 236.3358 229.4122 232.2295
December 236.9768 230.0070 234.1217