YEARLY HIGH
0.2001 SHP
YEARLY LOW
0.1782 SHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1884 SHP

2021 PLN to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PLN to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.2001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.1782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0219 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1967 to the December average rate of 0.1841, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2001 was down 4.61% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2098, 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 4,002 SHP
2020 Average 4,004 SHP
Yearly Trough Low 3,565 SHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 437.95 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1981
0.1810
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SHP 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 0.1914, compared to 0.1855 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1914
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1855

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0082 SHP (High: 0.1864 / Low: 0.1782). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 SHP (High: 0.1863 / Low: 0.1824).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1967) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1999), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0033 (-1.63%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1967
2020 Avg (January) 0.1999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2001 0.1944 0.1967
February 0.1967 0.1908 0.1939
March 0.1909 0.1831 0.1866
April 0.1916 0.1848 0.1895
May 0.1932 0.1884 0.1908
June 0.1935 0.1875 0.1907
July 0.1907 0.1852 0.1877
August 0.1899 0.1849 0.1868
September 0.1907 0.1856 0.1875
October 0.1869 0.1828 0.1845
November 0.1864 0.1782 0.1824
December 0.1863 0.1824 0.1841