YEARLY HIGH
1.7614 CNY
YEARLY LOW
1.5246 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6731 CNY

2021 PLN to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PLN to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 1.7614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 1.5246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2368 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7371 to the December average rate of 1.5606, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.7614 was down 6.76% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.8891, 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 35,229 CNY
2020 Average 35,451 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 30,493 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,736.04 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.7569
1.5427
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 1.7191, compared to 1.6271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0920 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0990 CNY (High: 1.6236 / Low: 1.5246). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0281 CNY (High: 1.5751 / Low: 1.5470).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0990
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0281

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 0.0551 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.7371) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.8100), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0729 (-4.03%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.7371
2020 Avg (January) 1.8100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7614 1.7209 1.7371
February 1.7527 1.7209 1.7390
March 1.7233 1.6542 1.6839
April 1.7249 1.6787 1.7107
May 1.7516 1.6988 1.7264
June 1.7481 1.6816 1.7174
July 1.7036 1.6631 1.6798
August 1.6869 1.6547 1.6691
September 1.7012 1.6196 1.6642
October 1.6374 1.6044 1.6216
November 1.6236 1.5246 1.5673
December 1.5751 1.5470 1.5606