YEARLY HIGH
1.8891 CNY
YEARLY LOW
1.6562 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7724 CNY

2020 PLN to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 1.8891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 1.6562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2329 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8100 to the December average rate of 1.7783, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.8891 was up 2.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.8480, 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 37,782 CNY
2019 Average 35,999 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 33,124 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,657.94 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.8793
1.6733
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to CNY 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 1.7574, compared to 1.7875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1727 CNY (High: 1.8289 / Low: 1.6562). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0386 CNY (High: 1.8084 / Low: 1.7698).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1727
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0386

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0673 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0673

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 1.8621) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.8068), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0553 (+3.06%).

2020 Avg (August) 1.8621
2019 Avg (August) 1.8068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8456 1.7818 1.8100
February 1.8084 1.7698 1.7845
March 1.8289 1.6562 1.7539
April 1.7127 1.6697 1.6904
May 1.7858 1.6808 1.7124
June 1.8208 1.7684 1.7931
July 1.8871 1.7668 1.8057
August 1.8891 1.8465 1.8621
September 1.8551 1.7337 1.7948
October 1.7878 1.6913 1.7441
November 1.7565 1.6890 1.7401
December 1.8050 1.7514 1.7783