YEARLY HIGH
1.1321 RON
YEARLY LOW
1.0497 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0892 RON

2020 PLN to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 1.1321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 1.0497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0824 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1249 to the December average rate of 1.0880, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1321 was up 0.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1246, 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 22,641 RON
2019 Average 22,090 RON
Yearly Trough Low 20,993 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,647.67 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1310
1.0577
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to RON 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 1.0921, compared to 1.0863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0716 RON (High: 1.1228 / Low: 1.0512). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 RON (High: 1.1228 / Low: 1.1107).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0716
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0272 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.1249) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0970), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0279 (+2.54%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.1249
2019 Avg (January) 1.0970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1321 1.1122 1.1249
February 1.1228 1.1107 1.1173
March 1.1228 1.0512 1.0901
April 1.0719 1.0497 1.0638
May 1.0927 1.0566 1.0682
June 1.1028 1.0805 1.0885
July 1.0993 1.0783 1.0873
August 1.1050 1.0876 1.0984
September 1.1030 1.0621 1.0860
October 1.0931 1.0528 1.0743
November 1.0912 1.0543 1.0835
December 1.1000 1.0627 1.0880