2020 PLN to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PLN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PLN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 323.0533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 285.4282.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.6252 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 304.7827 to the December average rate of 297.5190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 323.0533 was up 2.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 316.7326, 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 KRW 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 301.2047, compared to 304.3933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1887 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 26.8771 KRW (High: 316.2147 / Low: 289.3376). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2103 KRW (High: 294.9286 / Low: 289.7183).
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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 13.4379 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 319.0022) against the same month in 2019 (average: 309.7289), the exchange rate shifted by +9.2733 (+2.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 308.8830 | 302.7478 | 304.7827 |
| February | 308.8048 | 301.2401 | 304.7794 |
| March | 316.2147 | 289.3376 | 303.4445 |
| April | 294.9286 | 289.7183 | 292.2957 |
| May | 308.1256 | 290.1005 | 296.3460 |
| June | 311.2689 | 302.1920 | 305.5798 |
| July | 320.3854 | 301.4660 | 308.8619 |
| August | 323.0533 | 315.8503 | 319.0022 |
| September | 322.0543 | 297.0995 | 310.2758 |
| October | 304.7267 | 285.4282 | 296.8379 |
| November | 296.1803 | 286.5766 | 293.8631 |
| December | 302.0259 | 291.8016 | 297.5190 |