2020 PLN to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PLN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PLN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 5816.1521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 5160.0974.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 656.0547 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5635.7382 to the December average rate of 5621.3944, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5816.1521 was up 0.71% compared to the 2019 peak of 5775.1853, 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 STD 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 5486.0746, compared to 5566.1717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 80.0971 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 656.0547 STD (High: 5816.1521 / Low: 5160.0974). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 121.8096 STD (High: 5670.6841 / Low: 5548.8745).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 246.0590 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 5518.4140) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5532.6965), the exchange rate shifted by -14.2825 (-0.26%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5704.2190 | 5538.1321 | 5635.7382 |
| February | 5670.6841 | 5548.8745 | 5596.0539 |
| March | 5816.1521 | 5160.0974 | 5518.4140 |
| April | 5357.5494 | 5191.7571 | 5272.3550 |
| May | 5517.2087 | 5222.2306 | 5315.2648 |
| June | 5661.3156 | 5501.2345 | 5578.6217 |
| July | 5807.9490 | 5511.0771 | 5613.3529 |
| August | 5744.3080 | 5602.7585 | 5672.6938 |
| September | 5697.9372 | 5352.7809 | 5521.6634 |
| October | 5573.9380 | 5281.5952 | 5445.3866 |
| November | 5577.7071 | 5310.4124 | 5522.5389 |
| December | 5732.8517 | 5474.2584 | 5621.3944 |