YEARLY HIGH
2.2076 SBD
YEARLY LOW
2.0447 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1367 SBD

2019 PLN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 2.2076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 31, dropping to 2.0447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1629 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1584 to the December average rate of 2.1549, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.2076 was down 5.52% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.3367, 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 44,152 SBD
2018 Average 43,682 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 40,893 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,258.58 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.1905
2.0740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SBD 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 2.1462, compared to 2.1272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1462
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0950 SBD (High: 2.1397 / Low: 2.0447). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0475 SBD (High: 2.1508 / Low: 2.1033).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0950
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0475

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 0.0760 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0760

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 2.1808) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.1454), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0354 (+1.65%).

2019 Avg (June) 2.1808
2018 Avg (June) 2.1454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2017 2.1176 2.1584
February 2.1606 2.0963 2.1326
March 2.1603 2.0953 2.1363
April 2.1704 2.0872 2.1364
May 2.1508 2.1033 2.1326
June 2.2076 2.1380 2.1808
July 2.1927 2.1090 2.1686
August 2.1397 2.0447 2.0927
September 2.1238 2.0458 2.0837
October 2.1653 2.0748 2.1288
November 2.1676 2.1072 2.1345
December 2.1819 2.1095 2.1549