YEARLY HIGH
14.4595 ETB
YEARLY LOW
11.9927 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0570 ETB

2023 PLN to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PLN to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 14.4595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 11.9927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4668 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3756 to the December average rate of 14.1605, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 14.4595 was up 13.02% compared to the 2022 peak of 12.7934, 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 289,190 ETB
2022 Average 233,637 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 239,853 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,336.36 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

14.3649
11.9123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to ETB 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 12.6415, compared to 13.4725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6415
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.9874 ETB (High: 14.1771 / Low: 13.1897). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3940 ETB (High: 13.2314 / Low: 12.8374).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9874
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3940

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6604 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6604

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 14.1605) against the same month in 2022 (average: 12.1173), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0431 (+16.86%).

2023 Avg (December) 14.1605
2022 Avg (December) 12.1173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9611 12.0560 12.3756
February 12.5663 11.9927 12.1166
March 12.5729 12.0425 12.2681
April 13.1092 12.4378 12.8049
May 13.2314 12.8374 13.0126
June 13.5761 12.9653 13.2715
July 13.9331 13.3250 13.6430
August 13.6960 13.2695 13.4784
September 13.3441 12.5444 12.8180
October 13.3182 12.5611 13.0284
November 14.1771 13.1897 13.7067
December 14.4595 13.8477 14.1605