YEARLY HIGH
14.2979 GMD
YEARLY LOW
11.8659 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2312 GMD

2020 PLN to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 14.2979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 11.8659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4320 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3778 to the December average rate of 14.0732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.2979 was up 5.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.5077, 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 285,957 GMD
2019 Average 261,054 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 237,318 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,639.02 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

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12.0039
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PLN to GMD 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 12.7906, compared to 13.6718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8812 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7906
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.5715 GMD (High: 13.4374 / Low: 11.8659). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3428 GMD (High: 14.1372 / Low: 13.7943).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5715
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3428

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 0.5228 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 14.0732) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.3532), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7200 (+5.39%).

2020 Avg (December) 14.0732
2019 Avg (December) 13.3532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.5510 13.1256 13.3778
February 13.2384 12.8292 13.0167
March 13.4374 11.8659 12.7148
April 12.3961 11.9949 12.1920
May 12.8883 12.1320 12.3792
June 13.2764 12.9025 13.0633
July 13.9497 12.9724 13.3308
August 14.1372 13.7943 13.9223
September 14.0728 13.1835 13.6352
October 13.7176 13.0681 13.4250
November 13.8171 13.0609 13.6442
December 14.2979 13.9004 14.0732