YEARLY HIGH
323.0533 KRW
YEARLY LOW
285.4282 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
302.7990 KRW

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,461,066 KRW
2019 Average 6,071,139 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 5,708,563 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 752,503.06 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

321.6729
289.6250
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 301.2047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 304.3933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±26.8771
April Spread (Stable) ±5.2103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.4379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (August) 319.0022
2019 Avg (August) 309.7289

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