YEARLY HIGH
106.7966 NGN
YEARLY LOW
85.4444 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
97.7106 NGN

2020 PLN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 106.7966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 85.4444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.3521 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 94.6918 to the December average rate of 104.3722, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 106.7966 was up 8.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 98.1372, 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 2,135,932 NGN
2019 Average 1,876,430 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,708,889 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 427,042.94 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

105.6080
90.7785
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to NGN 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 93.9968, compared to 101.4243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.4275 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 93.9968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 101.4243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 11.1328 NGN (High: 96.5772 / Low: 85.4444). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5954 NGN (High: 99.4895 / Low: 96.8940).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.1328
June Spread (Stable) ±2.5954

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.4396 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4396

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 104.3722) against the same month in 2019 (average: 94.3273), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0450 (+10.65%).

2020 Avg (December) 104.3722
2019 Avg (December) 94.3273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 96.5204 93.0144 94.6918
February 94.2949 91.5536 92.8558
March 96.5772 85.4444 92.5309
April 93.9427 86.4007 92.0143
May 96.9643 91.6564 93.7988
June 99.4895 96.8940 98.0893
July 104.4557 97.5147 99.8428
August 105.2417 101.0929 103.4996
September 104.9720 97.1815 101.0600
October 101.6463 96.1793 99.0982
November 102.1439 96.0272 100.6730
December 106.7966 102.7356 104.3722