YEARLY HIGH
0.1621 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.1290 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1450 PLN

2020 UAH to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UAH to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.1621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.1290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0331 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1583 to the December average rate of 0.1306, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1621 was down 2.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1663, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UAH based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 810 PLN
2019 Average 746 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 645 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165.46 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1624
0.1277
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.1543, compared to 0.1356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1543
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0146 PLN (High: 0.1488 / Low: 0.1342). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 PLN (High: 0.1364 / Low: 0.1339).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0146
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.1595) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1401), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0194 (+13.85%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.1595
2019 Avg (February) 0.1401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1607 0.1546 0.1583
February 0.1621 0.1546 0.1595
March 0.1593 0.1447 0.1514
April 0.1558 0.1514 0.1539
May 0.1586 0.1489 0.1549
June 0.1496 0.1452 0.1480
July 0.1488 0.1342 0.1422
August 0.1364 0.1339 0.1353
September 0.1389 0.1334 0.1355
October 0.1392 0.1334 0.1361
November 0.1392 0.1315 0.1340
December 0.1316 0.1290 0.1306