YEARLY HIGH
544.7084 CDF
YEARLY LOW
397.8926 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
476.2051 CDF

2020 PLN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 544.7084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 397.8926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 146.8158 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 440.8517 to the December average rate of 531.5080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 544.7084 was up 22.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 444.9087, 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 10,894,168 CDF
2019 Average 8,613,453 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 7,957,852 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,936,316.78 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

543.5804
398.7117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to CDF 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 435.5207, compared to 516.8895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 81.3688 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 435.5207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 516.8895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 141.3845 CDF (High: 544.7084 / Low: 403.3240). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.4285 CDF (High: 437.3449 / Low: 426.9164).

December Spread (Volatile) ±141.3845
February Spread (Stable) ±10.4285

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 14.7703 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.7703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 531.5080) against the same month in 2019 (average: 436.5758), the exchange rate shifted by +94.9322 (+21.74%).

2020 Avg (December) 531.5080
2019 Avg (December) 436.5758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 446.3450 433.6635 440.8517
February 437.3449 426.9164 431.1992
March 448.2920 397.8926 425.5543
April 417.9246 402.6554 410.7841
May 456.2736 411.2350 430.6968
June 488.0981 461.4230 474.0380
July 529.6133 481.6332 501.2647
August 533.6153 519.9068 527.5483
September 532.8815 500.3130 516.9803
October 521.5078 471.3239 505.8027
November 525.9296 495.3193 518.2329
December 544.7084 403.3240 531.5080