YEARLY HIGH
1.9027 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.6466 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7900 BOB

2021 PLN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PLN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 1.9027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 1.6466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2560 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8486 to the December average rate of 1.6904, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.9027 was down 0.13% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.9052, 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 38,053 BOB
2020 Average 35,483 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 32,933 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,120.13 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.8752
1.6736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BOB 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 1.8343, compared to 1.7457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0886 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8343
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1030 BOB (High: 1.7497 / Low: 1.6466). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0275 BOB (High: 1.7563 / Low: 1.7289).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1030
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0275

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0723 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 1.8491) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.7491), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1001 (+5.72%).

2021 Avg (June) 1.8491
2020 Avg (June) 1.7491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8728 1.8311 1.8486
February 1.8724 1.8378 1.8584
March 1.8395 1.7393 1.7861
April 1.8349 1.7620 1.8107
May 1.8860 1.8121 1.8530
June 1.9027 1.7997 1.8491
July 1.8197 1.7683 1.7903
August 1.8014 1.7599 1.7784
September 1.8198 1.7293 1.7789
October 1.7563 1.7289 1.7435
November 1.7497 1.6466 1.6925
December 1.7091 1.6731 1.6904