YEARLY HIGH
3.4678 BWP
YEARLY LOW
2.8751 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1849 BWP

2023 PLN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PLN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 3.4678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 2.8751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5927 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9474 to the December average rate of 3.4053, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.4678 was up 17.69% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.9465, 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 69,356 BWP
2022 Average 55,549 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 57,503 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,853.23 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.4511
2.9016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BWP 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 3.0849, compared to 3.2849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.2191 BWP (High: 3.0942 / Low: 2.8751). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0870 BWP (High: 3.0019 / Low: 2.9149).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2191
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0870

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1342 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 3.4053) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2.9166), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4887 (+16.76%).

2023 Avg (December) 3.4053
2022 Avg (December) 2.9166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0942 2.8751 2.9474
February 3.0019 2.9149 2.9515
March 3.0745 2.9684 3.0169
April 3.1817 3.0060 3.1022
May 3.2642 3.1487 3.2234
June 3.3194 3.2297 3.2681
July 3.3431 3.2242 3.2940
August 3.3435 3.2462 3.3018
September 3.2786 3.1213 3.1676
October 3.2897 3.1141 3.2179
November 3.4443 3.2272 3.3230
December 3.4678 3.3651 3.4053