YEARLY HIGH
0.5081 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.3998 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4506 BBD

2022 PLN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PLN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.5081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.3998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1083 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4972 to the December average rate of 0.4527, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5081 was down 7.26% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5479, 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 10,163 BBD
2021 Average 10,369 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 7,996 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,166.51 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5060
0.4012
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BBD 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 0.4722, compared to 0.4290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0432 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0446 BBD (High: 0.4808 / Low: 0.4362). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 BBD (High: 0.4583 / Low: 0.4455).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0446
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0338 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.4972) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5380), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0408 (-7.59%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.4972
2021 Avg (February) 0.5380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5057 0.4866 0.4972
February 0.5081 0.4756 0.4972
March 0.4808 0.4362 0.4633
April 0.4764 0.4478 0.4653
May 0.4698 0.4443 0.4551
June 0.4697 0.4458 0.4550
July 0.4445 0.4152 0.4284
August 0.4409 0.4175 0.4292
September 0.4316 0.4008 0.4183
October 0.4256 0.3998 0.4099
November 0.4465 0.4152 0.4355
December 0.4583 0.4455 0.4527