YEARLY HIGH
23.2595 KGS
YEARLY LOW
16.6391 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.8032 KGS

2020 PLN to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 23.2595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 16.6391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6203 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1927 to the December average rate of 22.7070, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 23.2595 was up 24.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.6137, 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 465,190 KGS
2019 Average 360,491 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 332,783 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132,406.63 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

23.1966
17.3212
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to KGS 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 18.4152, compared to 21.1913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.4152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1913

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.9638 KGS (High: 19.6029 / Low: 16.6391). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4919 KGS (High: 18.3875 / Low: 17.8955).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.9638
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4919

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5588 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 22.7070) against the same month in 2019 (average: 18.1179), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5891 (+25.33%).

2020 Avg (December) 22.7070
2019 Avg (December) 18.1179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.3875 17.8955 18.1927
February 18.0959 17.5930 17.8108
March 19.6029 16.6391 18.1951
April 20.3848 17.6629 18.9915
May 18.9475 17.7854 18.4327
June 19.2246 18.5895 18.8684
July 20.6563 19.3026 19.9293
August 21.2141 20.4131 20.8057
September 21.1860 20.1888 20.7645
October 21.0384 20.5155 20.8074
November 22.6344 20.6455 22.1338
December 23.2595 21.8757 22.7070