YEARLY HIGH
0.7240 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.5717 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6464 PLN

2022 BOB to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 0.7240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 0.5717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1523 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5839 to the December average rate of 0.6392, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.7240 was up 19.22% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.6073, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,620 PLN
2021 Average 2,797 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 2,859 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 761.42 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.7184
0.5717
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.6165, compared to 0.6763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0621 PLN (High: 0.6672 / Low: 0.6051). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0181 PLN (High: 0.6498 / Low: 0.6318).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0621
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0407 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0407

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.7062) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5736), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1326 (+23.12%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.7062
2021 Avg (October) 0.5736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5978 0.5745 0.5839
February 0.6162 0.5717 0.5847
March 0.6672 0.6051 0.6279
April 0.6502 0.6089 0.6243
May 0.6562 0.6177 0.6394
June 0.6518 0.6182 0.6385
July 0.7017 0.6547 0.6793
August 0.6935 0.6571 0.6753
September 0.7220 0.6705 0.6926
October 0.7240 0.6846 0.7062
November 0.6984 0.6470 0.6655
December 0.6498 0.6318 0.6392