YEARLY HIGH
2753.7905 GNF
YEARLY LOW
2210.9720 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2473.4005 GNF

2020 PLN to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 2753.7905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 2210.9720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 542.8185 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2479.2013 to the December average rate of 2703.8249, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2753.7905 was up 9.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 2512.5789, 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 55,075,811 GNF
2019 Average 48,102,823 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 44,219,440 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,856,370.45 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2747.2381
2226.2804
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to GNF 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 2372.1941, compared to 2574.6070 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 202.4129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2372.1941
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2574.6070

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 292.6628 GNF (High: 2503.6348 / Low: 2210.9720). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 61.9602 GNF (High: 2627.2942 / Low: 2565.3340).

March Spread (Volatile) ±292.6628
August Spread (Stable) ±61.9602

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 96.5580 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -96.5580

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2703.8249) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2465.8654), the exchange rate shifted by +237.9596 (+9.65%).

2020 Avg (December) 2703.8249
2019 Avg (December) 2465.8654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2530.6172 2424.8321 2479.2013
February 2458.1720 2383.7533 2415.6784
March 2503.6348 2210.9720 2366.2515
April 2296.5064 2217.5952 2269.6935
May 2383.9348 2232.3336 2283.5522
June 2457.7991 2383.8439 2418.7876
July 2593.9443 2422.9928 2479.7382
August 2627.2942 2565.3340 2591.2214
September 2624.3657 2487.7784 2554.9974
October 2596.7163 2469.1683 2536.9359
November 2621.1014 2473.0561 2580.9242
December 2753.7905 2657.6821 2703.8249