YEARLY HIGH
0.9527 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.8833 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9184 PLN

2020 RON to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 0.9527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.8833.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0693 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8890 to the December average rate of 0.9192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9527 was up 2.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9288, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,763 PLN
2019 Average 4,527 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 4,417 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 346.65 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9452
0.8839
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON to PLN 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 0.9162, compared to 0.9207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0607 PLN (High: 0.9513 / Low: 0.8906). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 PLN (High: 0.9003 / Low: 0.8907).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0607
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0176 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.9401) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9011), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0389 (+4.32%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.9401
2019 Avg (April) 0.9011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8991 0.8833 0.8890
February 0.9003 0.8907 0.8951
March 0.9513 0.8906 0.9178
April 0.9527 0.9330 0.9401
May 0.9465 0.9152 0.9363
June 0.9255 0.9068 0.9187
July 0.9274 0.9097 0.9197
August 0.9195 0.9050 0.9104
September 0.9415 0.9066 0.9209
October 0.9499 0.9148 0.9310
November 0.9485 0.9164 0.9230
December 0.9410 0.9091 0.9192