YEARLY HIGH
30.3525 ALL
YEARLY LOW
22.3144 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.8640 ALL

2020 PLN to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 30.3525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 22.3144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0381 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.7312 to the December average rate of 27.5962, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 30.3525 was up 2.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 29.4752, 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 607,050 ALL
2019 Average 572,647 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 446,289 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 160,761.60 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

28.8706
27.1977
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to ALL 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 28.0464, compared to 27.6815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3648 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.0464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.6815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 6.0374 ALL (High: 28.3519 / Low: 22.3144). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4052 ALL (High: 28.7620 / Low: 28.3568).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6.0374
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4052

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 0.5679 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5679

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 27.4559) against the same month in 2019 (average: 28.6481), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1922 (-4.16%).

2020 Avg (May) 27.4559
2019 Avg (May) 28.6481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.8805 28.3318 28.7312
February 28.7620 28.3568 28.5519
March 28.7096 26.6302 27.9840
April 28.0579 27.1104 27.5964
May 30.3525 26.9632 27.4559
June 28.3856 27.5494 27.9589
July 28.3519 22.3144 27.7359
August 28.5004 27.8890 28.1659
September 28.1429 27.0485 27.7073
October 27.8917 26.8007 27.3371
November 27.8070 26.7944 27.5468
December 28.0765 27.0290 27.5962