YEARLY HIGH
0.3754 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.3145 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3407 PLN

2020 BWP to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.3754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.3145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0609 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3568 to the December average rate of 0.3376, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3754 was up 2.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3670, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,877 PLN
2019 Average 1,784 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 1,572 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 304.47 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3604
0.3161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.3481, compared to 0.3333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3481
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0362 PLN (High: 0.3754 / Low: 0.3392). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 PLN (High: 0.3592 / Low: 0.3537).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0362
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.3501) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3555), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0054 (-1.52%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.3501
2019 Avg (March) 0.3555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3598 0.3530 0.3568
February 0.3592 0.3537 0.3566
March 0.3754 0.3392 0.3501
April 0.3507 0.3371 0.3438
May 0.3492 0.3377 0.3441
June 0.3432 0.3321 0.3375
July 0.3417 0.3224 0.3353
August 0.3254 0.3145 0.3198
September 0.3372 0.3222 0.3300
October 0.3470 0.3290 0.3366
November 0.3475 0.3371 0.3401
December 0.3453 0.3327 0.3376