YEARLY HIGH
1.7524 HRK
YEARLY LOW
1.5741 HRK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6607 HRK

2023 PLN to HRK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PLN to HRK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 1.7524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 1.5741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1783 HRK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6114 to the December average rate of 1.7398, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.7524 was up 4.63% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.6749, 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 35,049 HRK
2022 Average 32,175 HRK
Yearly Trough Low 31,483 HRK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,566.25 HRK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.7549
1.5740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to HRK 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 1.6303, compared to 1.6912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0609 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0866 HRK (High: 1.6775 / Low: 1.5909). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 HRK (High: 1.6125 / Low: 1.6001).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0866
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

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 0.0519 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 1.7398) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.6127), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1272 (+7.89%).

2023 Avg (December) 1.7398
2022 Avg (December) 1.6127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6775 1.5909 1.6114
February 1.6084 1.5741 1.5891
March 1.6125 1.6001 1.6063
April 1.6467 1.6069 1.6248
May 1.6786 1.6363 1.6603
June 1.7031 1.6678 1.6898
July 1.7103 1.6802 1.6958
August 1.7023 1.6807 1.6903
September 1.6866 1.6168 1.6383
October 1.7042 1.6275 1.6708
November 1.7442 1.6862 1.7122
December 1.7524 1.7340 1.7398