YEARLY HIGH
0.7161 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.6428 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6834 WST

2020 PLN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.7161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.6428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0733 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6878 to the December average rate of 0.6935, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7161 was up 1.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7063, 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 14,322 WST
2019 Average 13,701 WST
Yearly Trough Low 12,856 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,465.71 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7081
0.6599
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to WST 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 0.6772, compared to 0.6896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6772
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0698 WST (High: 0.7126 / Low: 0.6428). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0157 WST (High: 0.6895 / Low: 0.6738).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0698
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0157

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.7041) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6774), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0268 (+3.95%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.7041
2019 Avg (August) 0.6774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6957 0.6775 0.6878
February 0.6895 0.6738 0.6828
March 0.7126 0.6428 0.6783
April 0.6769 0.6493 0.6639
May 0.6919 0.6538 0.6664
June 0.7013 0.6695 0.6839
July 0.7061 0.6639 0.6833
August 0.7161 0.6929 0.7041
September 0.7077 0.6692 0.6895
October 0.7040 0.6607 0.6829
November 0.6912 0.6637 0.6844
December 0.7048 0.6775 0.6935