YEARLY HIGH
159.7243 SOS
YEARLY LOW
138.4862 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
150.6748 SOS

2021 PLN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PLN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 159.7243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 138.4862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.2382 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.8783 to the December average rate of 142.4829, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 159.7243 was down 0.39% compared to the 2020 peak of 160.3445, 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 3,194,487 SOS
2020 Average 2,986,498 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,769,723 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 424,763.44 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

157.7007
141.0995
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SOS 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 154.4473, compared to 146.9023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.5450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.4473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 146.9023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 8.9259 SOS (High: 147.4121 / Low: 138.4862). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0363 SOS (High: 148.2720 / Low: 145.2357).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.9259
October Spread (Stable) ±3.0363

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 5.8495 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8495

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 155.5704) against the same month in 2020 (average: 147.0833), the exchange rate shifted by +8.4871 (+5.77%).

2021 Avg (June) 155.5704
2020 Avg (June) 147.0833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 158.1176 154.0988 155.8783
February 158.3176 154.3715 156.3173
March 154.7872 146.1648 150.4678
April 155.2024 148.3783 152.2812
May 159.0227 152.3806 156.1690
June 159.7243 151.5212 155.5704
July 152.7854 148.7631 150.5209
August 151.7884 147.3309 149.2485
September 152.4719 145.5246 149.6460
October 148.2720 145.2357 146.9046
November 147.4121 138.4862 142.6109
December 144.7228 140.7453 142.4829