YEARLY HIGH
306.7233 KRW
YEARLY LOW
284.2540 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
296.5801 KRW

2021 PLN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PLN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 306.7233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 284.2540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.4693 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 295.0521 to the December average rate of 290.1598, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 306.7233 was down 5.05% compared to the 2020 peak of 323.0533, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,134,466 KRW
2020 Average 6,056,265 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 5,685,080 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 449,386.90 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

303.4602
288.9507
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PLN to KRW 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: JanтАУJun) was 296.8611, compared to 296.2991 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.5620 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 296.8611
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 296.2991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 18.6611 KRW (High: 302.9151 / Low: 284.2540). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7727 KRW (High: 301.3769 / Low: 296.6041).

November Spread (Volatile) ┬▒18.6611
February Spread (Stable) ┬▒4.7727

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 7.5686 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.5686

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 301.2510) against the same month in 2020 (average: 296.3460), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9050 (+1.66%).

2021 Avg (May) 301.2510
2020 Avg (May) 296.3460

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Month High Low Average
January 300.1693 289.2372 295.0521
February 301.3769 296.6041 299.1136
March 299.7052 285.2679 292.2674
April 296.1330 288.7843 293.3873
May 306.7233 294.7936 301.2510
June 304.9074 295.8306 300.0950
July 299.4079 294.2180 296.8742
August 302.7146 294.2243 299.0077
September 305.4093 297.5913 302.2511
October 302.5932 293.8693 298.5352
November 302.9151 284.2540 290.9666
December 294.6200 288.1324 290.1598