YEARLY HIGH
4.0003 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.5517 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7621 LSL

2019 PLN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 4.0003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 3.5517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4485 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6972 to the December average rate of 3.7494, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.0003 was down 4.94% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.2079, 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 80,005 LSL
2018 Average 73,166 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 71,035 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,970.30 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.8939
3.5974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to LSL 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 3.7372, compared to 3.7870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.3464 LSL (High: 4.0003 / Low: 3.6539). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0691 LSL (High: 3.7494 / Low: 3.6803).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3464
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0691

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1725 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1725

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 3.8680) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.7405), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1275 (+3.41%).

2019 Avg (August) 3.8680
2018 Avg (August) 3.7405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8386 3.5822 3.6972
February 3.6945 3.5517 3.6221
March 3.8484 3.6932 3.7736
April 3.7494 3.6803 3.7072
May 3.8072 3.6897 3.7537
June 3.9948 3.7808 3.8692
July 3.7660 3.6268 3.6968
August 4.0003 3.6539 3.8680
September 3.8465 3.7107 3.7564
October 3.8908 3.7811 3.8345
November 3.9692 3.7308 3.8169
December 3.8423 3.6737 3.7494