YEARLY HIGH
316.7326 KRW
YEARLY LOW
292.0690 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
303.4882 KRW

2019 PLN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 316.7326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 292.0690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.6636 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 298.3438 to the December average rate of 304.8937, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 316.7326 was down 2.79% compared to the 2018 peak of 325.8114, 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 6,334,653 KRW
2018 Average 6,098,521 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 5,841,380 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 493,272.41 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

312.4898
293.5825
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to KRW 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 301.5842, compared to 305.3922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 301.5842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 305.3922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 12.7715 KRW (High: 316.7326 / Low: 303.9611). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9336 KRW (High: 311.6147 / Low: 306.6811).

August Spread (Volatile) ±12.7715
July Spread (Stable) ±4.9336

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 7.6273 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.6273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 309.7289) against the same month in 2018 (average: 301.9626), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7662 (+2.57%).

2019 Avg (August) 309.7289
2018 Avg (August) 301.9626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 300.7289 295.5118 298.3438
February 299.4761 292.0690 295.1581
March 300.7388 294.3894 297.7088
April 304.6128 295.6554 299.3545
May 310.3325 304.0066 308.0257
June 314.5210 307.6047 310.9142
July 311.6147 306.6811 309.7880
August 316.7326 303.9611 309.7289
September 305.8152 298.7199 302.1016
October 307.5577 300.3504 304.3486
November 305.8448 299.3053 301.4926
December 309.0435 301.4092 304.8937