YEARLY HIGH
28.2569 XPF
YEARLY LOW
25.7661 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.8645 XPF

2020 PLN to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 28.2569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 25.7661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4908 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.0911 to the December average rate of 26.6553, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 28.2569 was up 0.39% compared to the 2019 peak of 28.1460, 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 565,138 XPF
2019 Average 555,337 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 515,321 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,816.99 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

28.2751
26.0670
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to XPF 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 27.0469, compared to 26.6820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.0469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.6820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.8908 XPF (High: 27.7795 / Low: 25.8887). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2906 XPF (High: 27.2614 / Low: 26.9708).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8908
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2906

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.9878 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9878

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 28.0911) against the same month in 2019 (average: 27.8181), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2730 (+0.98%).

2020 Avg (January) 28.0911
2019 Avg (January) 27.8181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.2569 27.7708 28.0911
February 28.1026 27.5370 27.8825
March 27.7795 25.8887 26.8946
April 26.4065 25.9494 26.2510
May 26.9315 25.8336 26.3164
June 27.2169 26.6682 26.8459
July 27.1708 26.5695 26.8191
August 27.2614 26.9708 27.1023
September 27.1915 26.0058 26.6650
October 26.7720 25.7661 26.3032
November 26.7284 25.8702 26.5470
December 26.9541 26.0500 26.6553