YEARLY HIGH
22.8553 ARS
YEARLY LOW
14.7957 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.1701 ARS

2020 PLN to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 22.8553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 14.7957.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0596 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.6628 to the December average rate of 22.4498, the exchange rate registered a net change of 43.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 22.8553 was up 44.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.7664, 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 457,106 ARS
2019 Average 250,622 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 295,914 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161,192.38 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

23.1319
14.9457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to ARS 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 16.0983, compared to 20.2420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.0983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 1.8867 ARS (High: 21.6688 / Low: 19.7821). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2633 ARS (High: 15.8088 / Low: 15.5455).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.8867
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2633

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0807 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0807

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 22.4498) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15.5565), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8933 (+44.31%).

2020 Avg (December) 22.4498
2019 Avg (December) 15.5565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.8064 15.4551 15.6628
February 15.8088 15.5455 15.6279
March 16.4389 14.7957 15.7504
April 16.0976 15.2788 15.6697
May 17.1049 15.8241 16.2820
June 17.8159 17.3279 17.5968
July 19.4557 17.7265 18.3792
August 20.1192 19.2711 19.6737
September 20.1719 19.3511 19.7899
October 20.4417 19.7659 20.1084
November 21.6688 19.7821 21.0513
December 22.8553 22.0544 22.4498