YEARLY HIGH
510.2285 CDF
YEARLY LOW
409.6538 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
454.8771 CDF

2022 PLN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PLN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 510.2285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 409.6538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 100.5747 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 498.5555 to the December average rate of 462.9749, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 510.2285 was down 6.55% compared to the 2021 peak of 545.9845, 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 10,204,570 CDF
2021 Average 10,322,028 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 8,193,075 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,011,494.66 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

507.5087
411.3489
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to CDF 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 473.8740, compared to 435.8801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 37.9939 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 473.8740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 435.8801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 44.5723 CDF (High: 482.1382 / Low: 437.5660). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.6355 CDF (High: 468.5637 / Low: 456.9282).

March Spread (Volatile) ±44.5723
December Spread (Stable) ±11.6355

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 34.4261 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -34.4261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 499.4954) against the same month in 2021 (average: 532.7421), the exchange rate shifted by -33.2467 (-6.24%).

2022 Avg (February) 499.4954
2021 Avg (February) 532.7421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 506.2722 487.5492 498.5555
February 510.2285 475.7071 499.4954
March 482.1382 437.5660 465.0693
April 478.7458 448.6471 467.2972
May 470.7733 447.9017 457.3080
June 470.1130 445.5191 455.5187
July 444.4049 415.2017 428.0520
August 441.0926 422.6733 431.7257
September 441.6087 410.8897 427.0760
October 431.9413 409.6538 419.3622
November 458.5587 425.0173 446.0898
December 468.5637 456.9282 462.9749