YEARLY HIGH
0.5370 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.2472 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4459 PLN

2021 TRY to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the TRY to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.5370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.2472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2898 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5037 to the December average rate of 0.3072, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5370 was down 18.78% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6612, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 26,852 PLN
2020 Average 28,042 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 12,359 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,492.05 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5451
0.2856
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 0.4790, compared to 0.4127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4790
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.1344 PLN (High: 0.3815 / Low: 0.2472). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 PLN (High: 0.4644 / Low: 0.4494).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1344
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0738 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0738

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.5032) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.6319), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1287 (-20.36%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.5032
2020 Avg (March) 0.6319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5120 0.4970 0.5037
February 0.5348 0.5038 0.5235
March 0.5370 0.4770 0.5032
April 0.4794 0.4473 0.4662
May 0.4574 0.4288 0.4440
June 0.4433 0.4221 0.4333
July 0.4556 0.4374 0.4486
August 0.4644 0.4494 0.4578
September 0.4600 0.4424 0.4529
October 0.4477 0.4062 0.4289
November 0.4170 0.3044 0.3810
December 0.3815 0.2472 0.3072