YEARLY HIGH
1.1031 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.0226 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0543 PLN

2019 QAR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 1.1031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.0226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0805 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0317 to the December average rate of 1.0559, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.1031 was up 4.66% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,516 PLN
2018 Average 4,961 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 5,113 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 402.72 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0916
1.0263
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to PLN 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 1.0433, compared to 1.0652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0544 PLN (High: 1.1031 / Low: 1.0487). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 PLN (High: 1.0595 / Low: 1.0484).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0544
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 1.0674) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0297), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0378 (+3.67%).

2019 Avg (October) 1.0674
2018 Avg (October) 1.0297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0436 1.0226 1.0317
February 1.0577 1.0266 1.0449
March 1.0580 1.0284 1.0450
April 1.0590 1.0383 1.0482
May 1.0595 1.0484 1.0542
June 1.0535 1.0243 1.0359
July 1.0634 1.0315 1.0438
August 1.0938 1.0556 1.0733
September 1.1028 1.0721 1.0862
October 1.1031 1.0487 1.0674
November 1.0772 1.0459 1.0645
December 1.0751 1.0431 1.0559