2020 PLN to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PLN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PLN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 20.6197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 16.0081.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6116 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1733 to the December average rate of 20.1156, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 20.6197 was up 11.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.4696, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
PLN to RUB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 17.3555, compared to 19.7972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4418 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.6057 RUB (High: 19.7131 / Low: 17.1075). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4211 RUB (High: 20.4767 / Low: 20.0556).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6693 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 20.1156) against the same month in 2019 (average: 16.3495), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7660 (+23.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.5186 | 16.0081 | 16.1733 |
| February | 16.9822 | 16.0943 | 16.3723 |
| March | 19.7131 | 17.1075 | 18.5840 |
| April | 18.7427 | 17.4870 | 17.9147 |
| May | 18.1053 | 17.2365 | 17.5398 |
| June | 17.9856 | 17.3842 | 17.5487 |
| July | 19.8477 | 17.7488 | 18.4235 |
| August | 20.2877 | 19.4683 | 19.8457 |
| September | 20.4761 | 19.7645 | 20.0273 |
| October | 20.4980 | 19.7280 | 20.1206 |
| November | 20.4767 | 20.0556 | 20.2509 |
| December | 20.6197 | 19.8753 | 20.1156 |