2020 PLN to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.1800 BWP

YEARLY LOW

2.6641 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9382 BWP

2020 PLN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 3.1800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 2.6641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5159 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8031 to the December average rate of 2.9621, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.1800 was up 9.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.9135, 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 63,599 BWP

2019 Average 56,048 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 53,282 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,317.51 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.1594

2.7707

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BWP 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 2.8740, compared to 3.0024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8740

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2844 BWP (High: 2.9485 / Low: 2.6641). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0433 BWP (High: 2.8276 / Low: 2.7843).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2844

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0433

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0966 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0966

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 3.1270) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.8139), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3131 (+11.13%).

2020 Avg (August) 3.1270

2019 Avg (August) 2.8139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8326	2.7795	2.8031
February	2.8276	2.7843	2.8043
March	2.9485	2.6641	2.8583
April	2.9664	2.8518	2.9086
May	2.9615	2.8640	2.9062
June	3.0109	2.9135	2.9635
July	3.1015	2.9268	2.9832
August	3.1800	3.0729	3.1270
September	3.1035	2.9659	3.0304
October	3.0398	2.8817	2.9714
November	2.9669	2.8773	2.9400
December	3.0056	2.8963	2.9621