YEARLY HIGH
40.8859 JMD
YEARLY LOW
36.6077 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.0385 JMD

2021 PLN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PLN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 40.8859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 36.6077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2782 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.6798 to the December average rate of 37.8222, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 40.8859 was up 0.18% compared to the 2020 peak of 40.8143, 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 817,719 JMD
2020 Average 730,173 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 732,154 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,564.67 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

40.7303
37.5578
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to JMD 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 39.4611, compared to 38.6160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.4611
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.6160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 3.4860 JMD (High: 40.0936 / Low: 36.6077). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6955 JMD (High: 40.7189 / Low: 40.0234).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.4860
May Spread (Stable) ±0.6955

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.1647 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 40.2929) against the same month in 2020 (average: 35.6724), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6205 (+12.95%).

2021 Avg (February) 40.2929
2020 Avg (February) 35.6724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.2851 38.0875 38.6798
February 40.8859 39.2554 40.2929
March 40.0936 36.6077 38.1282
April 40.8199 37.4124 39.2215
May 40.7189 40.0234 40.4660
June 40.8432 39.1974 39.9781
July 40.3342 38.8873 39.6323
August 40.3127 39.1568 39.6494
September 39.8580 37.0582 38.5049
October 39.0138 37.0785 37.9587
November 39.2607 37.1986 38.1286
December 38.2470 37.3713 37.8222