YEARLY HIGH
13.5185 PHP
YEARLY LOW
11.9204 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.7414 PHP

2020 PLN to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 13.5185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 11.9204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5981 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2872 to the December average rate of 13.0738, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.5185 was down 4.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.1371, 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 270,371 PHP
2019 Average 269,798 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 238,408 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,962.77 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.4048
11.9930
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to PHP 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 12.6532, compared to 12.8296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1764 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.3905 PHP (High: 13.3109 / Low: 11.9204). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2516 PHP (High: 13.2475 / Low: 12.9958).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3905
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2516

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 0.6001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 13.2872) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.9585), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6713 (-4.81%).

2020 Avg (January) 13.2872
2019 Avg (January) 13.9585

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.5185 13.0691 13.2872
February 13.1705 12.7861 12.9594
March 13.3109 11.9204 12.7107
April 12.2927 11.9447 12.1107
May 12.6077 11.9211 12.1788
June 12.8943 12.5218 12.6724
July 13.2336 12.4837 12.7252
August 13.2475 12.9958 13.1046
September 13.2072 12.3223 12.7790
October 12.8764 12.2297 12.5805
November 12.8414 12.2507 12.7142
December 13.2732 12.8946 13.0738