YEARLY HIGH
4.0455 TRY
YEARLY LOW
1.8621 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2910 TRY

2021 PLN to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PLN to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 4.0455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 1.8621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1834 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9854 to the December average rate of 3.2965, the exchange rate registered a net change of 66.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.0455 was up 79.90% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.2487, 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 80,910 TRY
2020 Average 36,151 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 37,242 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,667.71 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.4350
1.7723
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to TRY 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 2.0988, compared to 2.4831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3843 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 1.4246 TRY (High: 4.0455 / Low: 2.6209). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0591 TRY (High: 2.0122 / Low: 1.9532).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.4246
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0591

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0790 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0790

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 3.2965) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.0945), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2020 (+57.39%).

2021 Avg (December) 3.2965
2020 Avg (December) 2.0945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0122 1.9532 1.9854
February 1.9848 1.8699 1.9109
March 2.0966 1.8621 1.9892
April 2.2357 2.0858 2.1460
May 2.3322 2.1864 2.2531
June 2.3694 2.2556 2.3085
July 2.2862 2.1949 2.2294
August 2.2251 2.1533 2.1846
September 2.2605 2.1741 2.2083
October 2.4616 2.2334 2.3337
November 3.2855 2.3978 2.6463
December 4.0455 2.6209 3.2965