YEARLY HIGH
49.0341 LKR
YEARLY LOW
44.9722 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.5520 LKR

2019 PLN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 49.0341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 44.9722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0619 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.4154 to the December average rate of 47.1432, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 49.0341 was up 0.22% compared to the 2018 peak of 48.9277, 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 980,682 LKR
2018 Average 899,947 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 899,444 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,238.20 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

48.7086
45.1900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to LKR 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 46.7903, compared to 46.3136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4767 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.7903
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.3136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 2.1866 LKR (High: 47.5511 / Low: 45.3644). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8381 LKR (High: 46.2360 / Low: 45.3979).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.1866
April Spread (Stable) ±0.8381

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.4843 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4843

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 48.4154) against the same month in 2018 (average: 45.0921), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3232 (+7.37%).

2019 Avg (January) 48.4154
2018 Avg (January) 45.0921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.0341 47.9113 48.4154
February 47.5941 46.3510 46.9310
March 47.6549 45.7275 46.8289
April 46.2360 45.3979 45.8099
May 46.4636 45.5779 45.9477
June 47.3191 45.8136 46.8091
July 47.1540 45.5371 46.3118
August 46.0127 44.9722 45.4832
September 46.1912 45.1498 45.7025
October 47.5511 45.3644 46.6783
November 47.5737 46.0761 46.5627
December 47.8468 46.1463 47.1432