YEARLY HIGH
8.0192 TWD
YEARLY LOW
7.0595 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5634 TWD

2020 PLN to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 8.0192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 7.0595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9597 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8449 to the December average rate of 7.6635, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.0192 was down 3.92% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.3463, 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 160,384 TWD
2019 Average 160,964 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 141,190 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,193.27 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.9598
7.1196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to TWD 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 7.4947, compared to 7.6320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4947
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.6320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8387 TWD (High: 7.8982 / Low: 7.0595). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1806 TWD (High: 7.3045 / Low: 7.1239).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8387
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1806

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 0.3267 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 7.8898) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.0289), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1392 (-1.73%).

2020 Avg (August) 7.8898
2019 Avg (August) 8.0289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9533 7.7380 7.8449
February 7.8393 7.6029 7.6954
March 7.8982 7.0595 7.5163
April 7.3045 7.1239 7.1896
May 7.4960 7.0825 7.2173
June 7.6327 7.4012 7.5046
July 7.8882 7.4020 7.5793
August 8.0192 7.8092 7.8898
September 7.9652 7.4100 7.6928
October 7.5853 7.1654 7.4450
November 7.6097 7.2179 7.5218
December 7.7755 7.5395 7.6635