2020 PLN to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 82.5849 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |