YEARLY HIGH
5.2231 PLN
YEARLY LOW
4.7668 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9979 PLN

2020 FKP to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FKP to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 5.2231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 4.7668.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4563 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0028 to the December average rate of 4.9463, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.2231 was up 1.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.1647, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,115 PLN
2019 Average 24,508 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 23,834 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,281.33 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.2222
4.8598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 5.0470, compared to 4.9487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0470
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3651 PLN (High: 5.1319 / Low: 4.7668). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0740 PLN (High: 4.9274 / Low: 4.8533).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3651
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0740

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1601 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1601

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 5.1920) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.9697), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2223 (+4.47%).

2020 Avg (April) 5.1920
2019 Avg (April) 4.9697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1140 4.9374 5.0028
February 5.1454 5.0151 5.0842
March 5.1319 4.7668 4.9573
April 5.2231 5.1267 5.1920
May 5.2164 4.9323 5.1029
June 4.9867 4.8768 4.9428
July 4.9900 4.8092 4.9192
August 4.9274 4.8533 4.8900
September 5.0584 4.8041 4.9175
October 5.1224 4.9175 5.0042
November 5.1215 4.9839 5.0151
December 5.0867 4.8499 4.9463