YEARLY HIGH
1036.8945 COP
YEARLY LOW
847.9174 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
947.1088 COP

2020 PLN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 1036.8945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 847.9174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 188.9772 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 865.3205 to the December average rate of 941.4795, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1036.8945 was up 14.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 907.6826, 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 20,737,891 COP
2019 Average 17,089,388 COP
Yearly Trough Low 16,958,348 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,779,543.06 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1030.8297
850.2742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to COP 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 919.1830, compared to 975.0346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 55.8516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 919.1830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 975.0346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 137.4855 COP (High: 1026.6035 / Low: 889.1180). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 35.1599 COP (High: 883.0773 / Low: 847.9174).

March Spread (Volatile) ±137.4855
January Spread (Stable) ±35.1599

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 29.3618 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.3618

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 1015.7834) against the same month in 2019 (average: 871.3082), the exchange rate shifted by +144.4752 (+16.58%).

2020 Avg (August) 1015.7834
2019 Avg (August) 871.3082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 883.0773 847.9174 865.3205
February 888.4405 849.3676 868.9653
March 1026.6035 889.1180 966.3903
April 977.4281 919.3097 948.7625
May 952.3384 910.4561 927.7740
June 962.4710 908.4083 937.8854
July 998.5395 910.6617 940.0933
August 1036.8945 992.0011 1015.7834
September 1021.7493 973.3855 987.8500
October 1014.4319 965.4164 994.1604
November 997.1752 953.5680 970.8413
December 967.5946 924.2517 941.4795