YEARLY HIGH
156.2980 SOS
YEARLY LOW
144.0352 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
151.0983 SOS

2019 PLN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 156.2980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 144.0352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2628 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.4770 to the December average rate of 150.8335, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 156.2980 was down 10.80% compared to the 2018 peak of 175.2277, 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 3,125,960 SOS
2018 Average 3,210,562 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,880,705 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245,255.31 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

155.2772
145.6749
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SOS 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 152.7493, compared to 149.4473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.7493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 149.4473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 7.6912 SOS (High: 151.7264 / Low: 144.0352). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0227 SOS (High: 153.1147 / Low: 150.0920).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.6912
May Spread (Stable) ±3.0227

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 4.7203 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 154.4770) against the same month in 2018 (average: 170.0304), the exchange rate shifted by -15.5534 (-9.15%).

2019 Avg (January) 154.4770
2018 Avg (January) 170.0304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 156.2980 152.4522 154.4770
February 155.3816 150.4128 152.3453
March 155.0109 150.5237 152.4580
April 153.4049 149.7419 151.8656
May 153.1147 150.0920 151.3234
June 156.2939 151.0475 154.0263
July 155.0773 149.5852 152.7242
August 150.6402 144.7463 148.0039
September 148.5896 144.1905 146.4751
October 151.7264 144.0352 149.1642
November 151.8993 147.3829 149.4830
December 152.4819 147.8159 150.8335