YEARLY HIGH
15.2579 SDG
YEARLY LOW
11.6358 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.9188 SDG

2020 PLN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 15.2579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 11.6358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6221 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8435 to the December average rate of 15.0289, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 15.2579 was up 18.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 12.8354, 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 305,159 SDG
2019 Average 239,317 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 232,716 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,442.65 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15.3474
11.5250
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SDG 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 13.2341, compared to 14.6034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3693 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2341
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.6799 SDG (High: 14.5715 / Low: 12.8916). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3638 SDG (High: 14.1853 / Low: 13.8215).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6799
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3638

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 0.5752 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5752

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 15.0289) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.7389), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2900 (+28.03%).

2020 Avg (December) 15.0289
2019 Avg (December) 11.7389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.6391 11.6358 11.8435
February 13.9199 12.5977 13.2153
March 14.5715 12.8916 13.7952
April 13.4360 13.0190 13.2200
May 13.8428 13.0968 13.3332
June 14.1853 13.8215 13.9977
July 14.8894 13.9089 14.2469
August 15.0924 14.7264 14.8603
September 15.0236 14.0806 14.5685
October 14.6491 13.9556 14.3386
November 14.7579 13.9569 14.5774
December 15.2579 14.8334 15.0289