2021 TOP to PLN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 TOP to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the TOP to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 1.8517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 1.6065.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2452 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6341 to the December average rate of 1.7866, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.8517 was up 1.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.8273, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
TOP to PLN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.6590, compared to 1.7494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0904 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0958 PLN (High: 1.7355 / Low: 1.6396). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0282 PLN (High: 1.8001 / Low: 1.7719).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0214 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 1.8063) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.6491), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1571 (+9.53%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.6507 | 1.6194 | 1.6341 |
| February | 1.6484 | 1.6065 | 1.6197 |
| March | 1.7355 | 1.6396 | 1.6962 |
| April | 1.7082 | 1.6600 | 1.6754 |
| May | 1.6785 | 1.6274 | 1.6540 |
| June | 1.7147 | 1.6413 | 1.6744 |
| July | 1.7266 | 1.6817 | 1.7078 |
| August | 1.7290 | 1.6949 | 1.7147 |
| September | 1.7621 | 1.6885 | 1.7232 |
| October | 1.7860 | 1.7379 | 1.7576 |
| November | 1.8517 | 1.7581 | 1.8063 |
| December | 1.8001 | 1.7719 | 1.7866 |