YEARLY HIGH
0.9779 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.9065 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9488 QAR

2019 PLN to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.9779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.9065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0714 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9693 to the December average rate of 0.9471, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.9779 was down 10.81% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0965, 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 19,559 QAR
2018 Average 20,196 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 18,131 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,428.11 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.9741
0.9159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to QAR 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 0.9586, compared to 0.9390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9586
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0470 QAR (High: 0.9535 / Low: 0.9065). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 QAR (High: 0.9538 / Low: 0.9438).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0470
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

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 0.0264 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.9693) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0675), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0982 (-9.20%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.9693
2018 Avg (January) 1.0675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9779 0.9582 0.9693
February 0.9741 0.9455 0.9571
March 0.9724 0.9452 0.9570
April 0.9631 0.9443 0.9541
May 0.9538 0.9438 0.9486
June 0.9763 0.9492 0.9654
July 0.9694 0.9404 0.9581
August 0.9473 0.9143 0.9318
September 0.9327 0.9068 0.9207
October 0.9535 0.9065 0.9370
November 0.9561 0.9283 0.9395
December 0.9587 0.9301 0.9471