YEARLY HIGH
5.6331 MXN
YEARLY LOW
5.0060 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2572 MXN

2021 PLN to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PLN to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 5.6331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 5.0060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6271 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3575 to the December average rate of 5.1189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.6331 was down 7.40% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.0835, 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 112,662 MXN
2020 Average 110,225 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 100,120 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,542.28 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.4964
5.0846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to MXN 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 5.3617, compared to 5.1527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1527

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.3824 MXN (High: 5.5567 / Low: 5.1743). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1271 MXN (High: 5.2499 / Low: 5.1227).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3824
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1271

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1821 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1821

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 5.4621) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.8072), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6548 (+13.62%).

2021 Avg (February) 5.4621
2020 Avg (February) 4.8072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5264 5.2311 5.3575
February 5.6331 5.3727 5.4621
March 5.5567 5.1743 5.3710
April 5.3365 5.1915 5.2604
May 5.4437 5.3007 5.3630
June 5.4806 5.2186 5.3563
July 5.2499 5.1227 5.1742
August 5.2413 5.1101 5.1741
September 5.2527 5.0819 5.1621
October 5.2556 5.0784 5.1653
November 5.2632 5.0060 5.1216
December 5.2577 5.0425 5.1189