YEARLY HIGH
6.0835 MXN
YEARLY LOW
4.6993 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5087 MXN

2020 PLN to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 6.0835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 4.6993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3842 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9151 to the December average rate of 5.4245, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.0835 was up 15.92% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.2482, 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 121,670 MXN
2019 Average 100,297 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 93,985 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,684.72 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.0669
4.6927
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to MXN 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 5.3964, compared to 5.6211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3964
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9048 MXN (High: 5.9145 / Low: 5.0098). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1217 MXN (High: 5.4473 / Low: 5.3256).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9048
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1217

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2566 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 5.9524) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.0385), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9139 (+18.14%).

2020 Avg (August) 5.9524
2019 Avg (August) 5.0385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9868 4.8056 4.9151
February 4.9911 4.6993 4.8072
March 5.9145 5.0098 5.5597
April 5.9635 5.6044 5.7889
May 5.9576 5.4638 5.6515
June 5.8206 5.4787 5.6558
July 5.9452 5.6420 5.7686
August 6.0835 5.8705 5.9524
September 5.9076 5.5573 5.6958
October 5.7241 5.3553 5.5108
November 5.4473 5.3256 5.3743
December 5.5392 5.3407 5.4245