YEARLY HIGH
16.0620 DOP
YEARLY LOW
12.5424 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.5358 DOP

2020 PLN to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 16.0620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 12.5424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5197 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.9004 to the December average rate of 15.8158, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 16.0620 was up 14.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.9713, 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 321,241 DOP
2019 Average 267,575 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 250,847 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,393.90 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

16.1015
12.6729
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to DOP 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 13.6589, compared to 15.4126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7537 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6589
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.4126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.2740 DOP (High: 14.8164 / Low: 12.5424). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3230 DOP (High: 15.8967 / Low: 15.5737).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.2740
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3230

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 0.5115 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 15.8158) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.7960), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0198 (+14.64%).

2020 Avg (December) 15.8158
2019 Avg (December) 13.7960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.0206 13.6899 13.9004
February 13.8053 13.4542 13.6218
March 14.8164 12.5424 13.4701
April 13.1680 12.7241 12.9586
May 14.1148 12.9722 13.3220
June 14.9766 14.2129 14.6807
July 15.7436 14.6603 15.0451
August 15.8967 15.5737 15.7095
September 15.8617 14.8792 15.3944
October 15.4822 14.7795 15.1554
November 15.5558 14.7534 15.3556
December 16.0620 15.6010 15.8158