YEARLY HIGH
0.0601 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0430 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0508 PLN

2020 KGS to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.0430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0171 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0550 to the December average rate of 0.0441, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0601 was up 4.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0577, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 300 PLN
2019 Average 277 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 215 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.53 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0574
0.0428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0544, compared to 0.0473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0091 PLN (High: 0.0601 / Low: 0.0510). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 PLN (High: 0.0487 / Low: 0.0475).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0550) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0554), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.72%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0550
2019 Avg (March) 0.0554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0559 0.0544 0.0550
February 0.0568 0.0553 0.0561
March 0.0601 0.0510 0.0550
April 0.0566 0.0491 0.0528
May 0.0562 0.0528 0.0543
June 0.0538 0.0520 0.0530
July 0.0518 0.0484 0.0502
August 0.0490 0.0471 0.0481
September 0.0495 0.0472 0.0482
October 0.0487 0.0475 0.0481
November 0.0484 0.0442 0.0452
December 0.0457 0.0430 0.0441