YEARLY HIGH
1.7491 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.3812 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5528 BOB

2022 PLN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PLN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 1.7491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 1.3812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3679 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7128 to the December average rate of 1.5646, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.7491 was down 8.07% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.9027, 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 34,982 BOB
2021 Average 35,790 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 27,624 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,357.83 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.7425
1.3868
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BOB 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 1.6251, compared to 1.4804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1447 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6251
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.1539 BOB (High: 1.6528 / Low: 1.4989). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0440 BOB (High: 1.5828 / Low: 1.5388).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1539
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0440

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 0.1172 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 1.7107) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.8584), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1477 (-7.95%).

2022 Avg (February) 1.7107
2021 Avg (February) 1.8584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7407 1.6729 1.7128
February 1.7491 1.6227 1.7107
March 1.6528 1.4989 1.5935
April 1.6424 1.5380 1.6022
May 1.6189 1.5239 1.5646
June 1.6175 1.5343 1.5667
July 1.5275 1.4250 1.4726
August 1.5218 1.4420 1.4813
September 1.4914 1.3850 1.4443
October 1.4607 1.3812 1.4165
November 1.5456 1.4319 1.5033
December 1.5828 1.5388 1.5646