YEARLY HIGH
0.9436 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.6639 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7630 PLN

2020 BRL to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.9436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 0.6639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2797 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9239 to the December average rate of 0.7148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9436 was down 8.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0365, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 23,591 PLN
2019 Average 24,349 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 16,598 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,992.58 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9479
0.6596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 0.8226, compared to 0.7033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0868 PLN (High: 0.8113 / Low: 0.7245). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0185 PLN (High: 0.6932 / Low: 0.6747).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0868
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0185

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0807 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0807

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.9239) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0047), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0808 (-8.05%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.9239
2019 Avg (January) 1.0047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9436 0.9044 0.9239
February 0.9146 0.8764 0.9020
March 0.8749 0.7930 0.8213
April 0.8156 0.7412 0.7873
May 0.7626 0.7147 0.7400
June 0.8113 0.7245 0.7613
July 0.7480 0.7177 0.7341
August 0.7190 0.6639 0.6836
September 0.7199 0.6817 0.7035
October 0.6932 0.6747 0.6849
November 0.7101 0.6709 0.6988
December 0.7254 0.7010 0.7148