YEARLY HIGH
0.0859 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0655 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0722 PLN

2020 SDG to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.0859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.0655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0204 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0844 to the December average rate of 0.0665, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0859 was down 3.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0890, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 430 PLN
2019 Average 418 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 328 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102.01 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0862
0.0648
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.0758, compared to 0.0685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0758
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0089 PLN (High: 0.0776 / Low: 0.0686). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 PLN (High: 0.0679 / Low: 0.0663).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0844) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0790), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+6.94%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0844
2019 Avg (January) 0.0790

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0859 0.0791 0.0844
February 0.0794 0.0718 0.0757
March 0.0776 0.0686 0.0726
April 0.0768 0.0744 0.0756
May 0.0764 0.0722 0.0750
June 0.0724 0.0705 0.0714
July 0.0719 0.0672 0.0702
August 0.0679 0.0663 0.0673
September 0.0710 0.0666 0.0687
October 0.0717 0.0683 0.0698
November 0.0716 0.0678 0.0686
December 0.0674 0.0655 0.0665