YEARLY HIGH
0.2809 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.2512 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2659 PLN

2019 ZAR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.2809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 0.2512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0296 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2716 to the December average rate of 0.2672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2809 was down 5.40% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,044 PLN
2018 Average 13,682 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 12,562 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,482.37 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2774
0.2556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.2678, compared to 0.2640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2678
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0208 PLN (High: 0.2807 / Low: 0.2599). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 PLN (High: 0.2730 / Low: 0.2665).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0208
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0128 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.2756) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2856), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0101 (-3.52%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.2756
2018 Avg (February) 0.2856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2807 0.2599 0.2716
February 0.2809 0.2688 0.2756
March 0.2685 0.2603 0.2644
April 0.2730 0.2665 0.2698
May 0.2700 0.2606 0.2664
June 0.2653 0.2512 0.2590
July 0.2749 0.2656 0.2702
August 0.2660 0.2523 0.2575
September 0.2686 0.2609 0.2659
October 0.2643 0.2530 0.2610
November 0.2673 0.2534 0.2620
December 0.2724 0.2616 0.2672