YEARLY HIGH
2.0120 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.7440 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8670 GTQ

2023 PLN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PLN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 2.0120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1.7440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2681 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8108 to the December average rate of 1.9749, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2.0120 was up 2.96% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.9543, 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 40,240 GTQ
2022 Average 34,888 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 34,879 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,361.06 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.9956
1.7462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to GTQ 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 1.8283, compared to 1.9056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0774 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8283
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.1374 GTQ (High: 1.9935 / Low: 1.8561). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0512 GTQ (High: 1.8973 / Low: 1.8460).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1374
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0512

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 0.0964 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0964

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 1.9749) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.7811), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1937 (+10.88%).

2023 Avg (December) 1.9749
2022 Avg (December) 1.7811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8970 1.7643 1.8108
February 1.8380 1.7440 1.7670
March 1.8182 1.7446 1.7782
April 1.8816 1.7982 1.8413
May 1.8973 1.8460 1.8674
June 1.9430 1.8643 1.9049
July 1.9863 1.9052 1.9504
August 1.9536 1.8940 1.9225
September 1.9013 1.7841 1.8262
October 1.8750 1.7773 1.8366
November 1.9935 1.8561 1.9233
December 2.0120 1.9438 1.9749