2019 PLN to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 PLN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the PLN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 3.9802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 3.5601.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4201 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6825 to the December average rate of 3.7435, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.9802 was down 3.98% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.1454, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
PLN to ZAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.7362, compared to 3.7900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0538 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.2850 ZAR (High: 3.8475 / Low: 3.5625). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0880 ZAR (High: 3.7517 / Low: 3.6636).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1615 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 3.8625) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.6051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2574 (+7.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8475 | 3.5625 | 3.6825 |
| February | 3.7198 | 3.5601 | 3.6292 |
| March | 3.8411 | 3.7248 | 3.7826 |
| April | 3.7517 | 3.6636 | 3.7063 |
| May | 3.8379 | 3.7037 | 3.7542 |
| June | 3.9802 | 3.7699 | 3.8625 |
| July | 3.7651 | 3.6382 | 3.7011 |
| August | 3.9632 | 3.7593 | 3.8847 |
| September | 3.8331 | 3.7232 | 3.7604 |
| October | 3.9533 | 3.7843 | 3.8323 |
| November | 3.9466 | 3.7409 | 3.8181 |
| December | 3.8232 | 3.6706 | 3.7435 |