YEARLY HIGH
18.4696 RUB
YEARLY LOW
15.9789 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.8593 RUB

2019 PLN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 18.4696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 15.9789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4907 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.7601 to the December average rate of 16.3495, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 18.4696 was down 2.67% compared to the 2018 peak of 18.9754, 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 369,392 RUB
2018 Average 347,513 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 319,577 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,814.83 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

17.9012
16.2085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to RUB 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 17.1705, compared to 16.5481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.1705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.5481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1.1190 RUB (High: 18.4696 / Low: 17.3506). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3474 RUB (High: 16.6850 / Low: 16.3376).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1190
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3474

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4689 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4689

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 17.7601) against the same month in 2018 (average: 16.6146), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1455 (+6.89%).

2019 Avg (January) 17.7601
2018 Avg (January) 16.6146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.4696 17.3506 17.7601
February 17.5027 17.0890 17.2912
March 17.4063 16.8866 17.1462
April 17.1143 16.6832 16.9186
May 17.0789 16.6790 16.9090
June 17.2415 16.7051 16.9977
July 16.8867 16.4278 16.6447
August 17.1023 16.5418 16.8571
September 16.8592 15.9789 16.4166
October 16.7795 16.2988 16.5467
November 16.6850 16.3376 16.4740
December 16.5925 16.0549 16.3495