YEARLY HIGH
154.7165 XOF
YEARLY LOW
148.6342 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
152.6264 XOF

2019 PLN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 154.7165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 148.6342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0823 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.9139 to the December average rate of 153.5626, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 154.7165 was down 2.54% compared to the 2018 peak of 158.7529, 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 3,094,330 XOF
2018 Average 3,079,131 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,972,684 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,645.90 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

154.2530
150.1792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to XOF 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 152.8369, compared to 152.4160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.8369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.4160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 4.2454 XOF (High: 154.0464 / Low: 149.8010). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0416 XOF (High: 153.5880 / Low: 152.5464).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.2454
April Spread (Stable) ±1.0416

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 3.1926 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1926

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 153.9135) against the same month in 2018 (average: 151.6956), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2179 (+1.46%).

2019 Avg (July) 153.9135
2018 Avg (July) 151.6956

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 153.8800 152.4831 152.9139
February 153.0930 151.1456 151.9067
March 153.3011 152.0528 152.5765
April 153.5880 152.5464 153.0071
May 153.3270 152.2612 152.7095
June 154.5925 152.8320 153.9076
July 154.7165 152.5881 153.9135
August 152.2783 148.6342 150.7208
September 151.6095 149.4380 150.5186
October 154.0464 149.8010 152.6377
November 154.2604 151.8458 153.1425
December 154.1936 152.1434 153.5626