YEARLY HIGH
12.8354 SDG
YEARLY LOW
11.2323 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.9691 SDG

2019 PLN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 12.8354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 11.2323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6032 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6631 to the December average rate of 11.7389, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 12.8354 was up 0.71% compared to the 2018 peak of 12.7444, 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 256,708 SDG
2018 Average 127,482 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 224,645 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,063.27 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

12.7886
11.2819
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SDG 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 12.3027, compared to 11.6354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6673 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.9163 SDG (High: 12.6072 / Low: 11.6910). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1420 SDG (High: 11.8340 / Low: 11.6920).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9163
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1420

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6454 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 12.6631) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.0564), the exchange rate shifted by +10.6067 (+515.80%).

2019 Avg (January) 12.6631
2018 Avg (January) 2.0564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.8354 12.5376 12.6631
February 12.7304 12.3713 12.5197
March 12.7129 12.3593 12.5181
April 12.6072 11.6910 12.3986
May 11.8340 11.6920 11.7533
June 12.0903 11.7256 11.9637
July 12.0505 11.6543 11.8746
August 11.7355 11.2877 11.5412
September 11.5620 11.2339 11.4075
October 11.8148 11.2323 11.6117
November 11.8456 11.4923 11.6388
December 11.8818 11.5115 11.7389