2020 PLN to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PLN to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PLN to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 248.6583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 209.8096.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.8487 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 235.2495 to the December average rate of 244.7110, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 248.6583 was up 2.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 241.7322, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
PLN to KPW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 224.9175, compared to 237.6752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.7577 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 27.5545 KPW (High: 237.3641 / Low: 209.8096). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9565 KPW (High: 245.6264 / Low: 239.6700).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 9.5552 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 244.7110) against the same month in 2019 (average: 234.1217), the exchange rate shifted by +10.5894 (+4.52%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 238.1080 | 231.1752 | 235.2495 |
| February | 233.1613 | 226.6803 | 229.5701 |
| March | 237.3641 | 209.8096 | 224.7147 |
| April | 218.6686 | 211.8818 | 215.1595 |
| May | 225.1887 | 213.1489 | 216.9449 |
| June | 231.0723 | 225.0442 | 227.8663 |
| July | 242.3233 | 226.2624 | 231.8159 |
| August | 245.6264 | 239.6700 | 241.8208 |
| September | 244.5074 | 229.0569 | 237.0537 |
| October | 238.5207 | 227.2277 | 233.4476 |
| November | 240.1821 | 227.1461 | 237.2021 |
| December | 248.6583 | 241.6299 | 244.7110 |