YEARLY HIGH
30.0242 JPY
YEARLY LOW
27.2214 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.4522 JPY

2021 PLN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PLN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 30.0242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 27.2214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8027 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.8449 to the December average rate of 27.8902, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 30.0242 was up 3.54% compared to the 2020 peak of 28.9976, 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 600,483 JPY
2020 Average 548,559 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 544,429 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,054.56 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

29.5971
27.6856
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to JPY 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 28.6183, compared to 28.2861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3321 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.6183
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.2861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 1.6852 JPY (High: 28.9067 / Low: 27.2214). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5749 JPY (High: 28.6390 / Low: 28.0642).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.6852
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5749

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8372 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8372

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 29.4378) against the same month in 2020 (average: 27.2559), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1819 (+8.01%).

2021 Avg (June) 29.4378
2020 Avg (June) 27.2559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.1877 27.5030 27.8449
February 28.6390 28.0642 28.3650
March 28.4672 27.7025 28.1365
April 28.9048 28.2892 28.6059
May 29.9038 28.6600 29.3193
June 30.0242 28.7153 29.4378
July 29.2680 28.0977 28.6005
August 28.7358 27.9675 28.3016
September 28.9480 27.6815 28.3884
October 29.0896 28.0643 28.5773
November 28.9067 27.2214 27.9587
December 28.5253 27.5522 27.8902