YEARLY HIGH
51.6980 LKR
YEARLY LOW
43.3606 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.6414 LKR

2020 PLN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 51.6980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 43.3606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3373 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.4250 to the December average rate of 50.8918, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 51.6980 was up 5.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 49.0341, 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 1,033,959 LKR
2019 Average 931,050 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 867,213 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166,746.70 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

51.4621
44.6187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to LKR 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 46.3246, compared to 48.9581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.3246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.9581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.6485 LKR (High: 48.0091 / Low: 43.3606). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1320 LKR (High: 47.7595 / Low: 46.6276).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.6485
June Spread (Stable) ±1.1320

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.1071 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 50.8918) against the same month in 2019 (average: 47.1432), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7486 (+7.95%).

2020 Avg (December) 50.8918
2019 Avg (December) 47.1432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.0619 46.6237 47.4250
February 46.9894 45.7766 46.3179
March 48.0091 43.3606 46.1207
April 46.5160 44.8533 45.8196
May 46.5808 44.3589 45.1890
June 47.7595 46.6276 47.0754
July 49.9783 46.8110 47.8613
August 50.6067 49.0073 49.7008
September 50.4988 47.1405 48.7362
October 48.8386 46.5339 47.8296
November 49.5659 46.5134 48.7293
December 51.6980 49.7813 50.8918