YEARLY HIGH
1.2587 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.1157 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1899 BRL

2023 PLN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PLN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 1.2587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 1.1157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1430 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1969 to the December average rate of 1.2347, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.2587 was down 10.92% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.4130, 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 25,173 BRL
2022 Average 23,245 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 22,314 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,859.63 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.2434
1.1394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BRL 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 1.1851, compared to 1.1948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0886 BRL (High: 1.2587 / Low: 1.1701). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0250 BRL (High: 1.1944 / Low: 1.1694).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0886
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0250

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0529 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0529

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.1969) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.3732), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1763 (-12.84%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.1969
2022 Avg (January) 1.3732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2587 1.1701 1.1969
February 1.1949 1.1506 1.1684
March 1.2258 1.1595 1.1894
April 1.2151 1.1617 1.1853
May 1.2121 1.1767 1.1909
June 1.1944 1.1694 1.1797
July 1.2172 1.1749 1.1940
August 1.2183 1.1773 1.2010
September 1.1935 1.1157 1.1481
October 1.2049 1.1488 1.1859
November 1.2407 1.1693 1.2049
December 1.2539 1.2193 1.2347