YEARLY HIGH
49.1866 DJF
YEARLY LOW
41.5015 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.7520 DJF

2020 PLN to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 49.1866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 41.5015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6850 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.5332 to the December average rate of 48.4071, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 49.1866 was up 2.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 47.8173, 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 983,731 DJF
2019 Average 927,363 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 830,030 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153,700.83 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

48.9919
41.9744
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to DJF 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 44.4899, compared to 47.0142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.4899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.0142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.4438 DJF (High: 46.9453 / Low: 41.5015). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0435 DJF (High: 48.4602 / Low: 47.4167).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.4438
August Spread (Stable) ±1.0435

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 1.8898 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8898

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 48.4071) against the same month in 2019 (average: 46.3072), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0999 (+4.53%).

2020 Avg (December) 48.4071
2019 Avg (December) 46.3072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.1057 45.7213 46.5332
February 46.1271 44.8323 45.4113
March 46.9453 41.5015 44.4490
April 43.2539 41.9055 42.5592
May 44.5373 42.1680 42.9125
June 45.7138 44.5212 45.0741
July 47.9284 44.7866 45.8551
August 48.4602 47.4167 47.8276
September 48.3457 45.3087 46.8926
October 47.1854 45.0059 46.1791
November 47.5098 44.9245 46.9236
December 49.1866 47.7982 48.4071