YEARLY HIGH
98.1372 NGN
YEARLY LOW
77.6741 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
93.8208 NGN

2019 PLN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 98.1372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 77.6741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.4631 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 96.7355 to the December average rate of 94.3273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 98.1372 was down 9.48% compared to the 2018 peak of 108.4164, 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 1,962,743 NGN
2018 Average 2,003,681 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,553,482 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 409,261.39 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

97.2668
90.8910
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to NGN 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 94.4657, compared to 93.1759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2898 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 94.4657
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 93.1759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 16.6727 NGN (High: 94.3468 / Low: 77.6741). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9646 NGN (High: 94.3050 / Low: 93.3404).

August Spread (Volatile) ±16.6727
May Spread (Stable) ±0.9646

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 2.9688 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9688

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 96.7355) against the same month in 2018 (average: 105.6112), the exchange rate shifted by -8.8757 (-8.40%).

2019 Avg (January) 96.7355
2018 Avg (January) 105.6112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 98.1372 95.5081 96.7355
February 96.5109 93.8705 95.0209
March 96.2105 93.5745 94.6516
April 95.3982 93.0497 94.3581
May 94.3050 93.3404 93.8415
June 96.5633 80.4552 92.1865
July 96.4322 93.2830 94.8508
August 94.3468 77.6741 91.8821
September 92.5979 90.0273 91.4223
October 94.8593 90.3596 93.1114
November 95.0595 92.4219 93.4617
December 95.5517 92.5697 94.3273