YEARLY HIGH
5816.1521 STD
YEARLY LOW
5160.0974 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5526.1231 STD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 116,323,041 STD
2019 Average 111,058,019 STD
Yearly Trough Low 103,201,948 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,121,093.20 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5712.7276
5232.3211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5486.0746
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5566.1717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±656.0547
February Spread (Stable) ±121.8096

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 246.0590 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -246.0590

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (March) 5518.4140
2019 Avg (March) 5532.6965

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