YEARLY HIGH
406.5382 LBP
YEARLY LOW
376.2469 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
393.5663 LBP

2019 PLN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 406.5382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 376.2469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.2913 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 401.6739 to the December average rate of 393.4910, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 406.5382 was down 10.81% compared to the 2018 peak of 455.7863, 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 8,130,764 LBP
2018 Average 8,390,548 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 7,524,937 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 605,826.97 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

403.6705
379.7106
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to LBP 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 397.4111, compared to 389.7215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.6896 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 397.4111
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 389.7215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 19.4992 LBP (High: 395.9709 / Low: 376.4718). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.5936 LBP (High: 406.5382 / Low: 397.9446).

October Spread (Volatile) ±19.4992
January Spread (Stable) ±8.5936

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 11.2249 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.2249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 401.6739) against the same month in 2018 (average: 444.0628), the exchange rate shifted by -42.3889 (-9.55%).

2019 Avg (January) 401.6739
2018 Avg (January) 444.0628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 406.5382 397.9446 401.6739
February 403.7258 392.1969 396.7160
March 403.3023 392.4088 396.6354
April 399.3268 390.5758 395.5787
May 402.9229 390.8123 393.5710
June 404.3964 392.7955 400.2916
July 402.6449 390.1592 397.5696
August 392.8820 378.3747 386.3446
September 386.0283 376.2469 381.7072
October 395.9709 376.4718 389.0130
November 397.0373 385.2896 390.2036
December 398.2570 385.8980 393.4910