YEARLY HIGH
3918.0497 IDR
YEARLY LOW
3405.2815 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3709.2319 IDR

2021 PLN to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PLN to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 3918.0497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 3405.2815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 512.7682 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3772.1052 to the December average rate of 3509.3195, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3918.0497 was down 2.93% compared to the 2020 peak of 4036.3740, 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 78,360,994 IDR
2020 Average 74,691,572 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 68,105,629 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,255,364.87 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3877.7550
3470.4549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to IDR 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 3794.9561, compared to 3623.5077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 171.4484 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3794.9561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3623.5077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 227.5112 IDR (High: 3632.7926 / Low: 3405.2815). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 67.3689 IDR (High: 3626.5827 / Low: 3559.2138).

November Spread (Volatile) ±227.5112
October Spread (Stable) ±67.3689

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 90.9072 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -90.9072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 3843.8134) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3578.2274), the exchange rate shifted by +265.5859 (+7.42%).

2021 Avg (May) 3843.8134
2020 Avg (May) 3578.2274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3830.3826 3738.0763 3772.1052
February 3827.6507 3727.4983 3781.1040
March 3797.1152 3646.0989 3721.8102
April 3857.2933 3712.7657 3813.2085
May 3918.0497 3761.0398 3843.8134
June 3905.0119 3747.9818 3837.6956
July 3833.0297 3724.9006 3761.9552
August 3757.6614 3677.1336 3706.2265
September 3759.9071 3590.5963 3675.0278
October 3626.5827 3559.2138 3584.1206
November 3632.7926 3405.2815 3504.3966
December 3574.4166 3463.9780 3509.3195