YEARLY HIGH
2565.1826 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2078.9302 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2330.0892 LAK

2020 PLN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 2565.1826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 2078.9302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 486.2524 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2322.1442 to the December average rate of 2525.1221, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2565.1826 was up 9.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 2339.6129, 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 51,303,652 LAK
2019 Average 45,361,215 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 41,578,603 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,725,048.75 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2563.3396
2104.7302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to LAK 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 2235.4555, compared to 2424.7230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 189.2675 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2235.4555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2424.7230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 269.9558 LAK (High: 2348.8859 / Low: 2078.9302). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 56.2258 LAK (High: 2313.4188 / Low: 2257.1930).

March Spread (Volatile) ±269.9558
June Spread (Stable) ±56.2258

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 82.5849 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -82.5849

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2525.1221) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2308.4650), the exchange rate shifted by +216.6571 (+9.39%).

2020 Avg (December) 2525.1221
2019 Avg (December) 2308.4650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2354.3966 2282.9666 2322.1442
February 2302.0091 2241.9538 2269.5741
March 2348.8859 2078.9302 2225.5325
April 2177.2330 2106.1302 2142.9476
May 2252.3050 2129.9061 2168.8020
June 2313.4188 2257.1930 2283.7325
July 2440.6337 2271.8284 2331.6122
August 2483.1339 2413.8838 2443.3431
September 2471.7236 2332.6719 2406.3192
October 2446.0347 2339.3944 2397.5800
November 2478.3531 2334.8351 2444.3613
December 2565.1826 2494.2697 2525.1221