YEARLY HIGH
7.7006 UAH
YEARLY LOW
6.3709 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0769 UAH

2021 PLN to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PLN to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 7.7006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 6.3709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3297 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5702 to the December average rate of 6.6679, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.7006 was down 0.68% compared to the 2020 peak of 7.7532, 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 154,012 UAH
2020 Average 138,712 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 127,418 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,594.07 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

7.6776
6.3899
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to UAH 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 7.3769, compared to 6.7769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3769
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7769

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.4398 UAH (High: 7.0994 / Low: 6.6596). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1223 UAH (High: 7.5492 / Low: 7.4269).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4398
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1223

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3127 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 7.5702) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.3170), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2532 (+19.84%).

2021 Avg (January) 7.5702
2020 Avg (January) 6.3170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.7006 7.4778 7.5702
February 7.5492 7.4269 7.4999
March 7.4464 7.0193 7.1871
April 7.4466 7.0945 7.3183
May 7.5040 7.2738 7.4108
June 7.5157 7.0873 7.2750
July 7.2055 6.9107 7.0522
August 7.0242 6.7886 6.8986
September 7.0994 6.6596 6.8881
October 6.7476 6.5833 6.6572
November 6.6481 6.3709 6.4972
December 6.7623 6.5489 6.6679