YEARLY HIGH
92.0706 HUF
YEARLY LOW
81.8764 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
86.7288 HUF

2026 PLN to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PLN to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 92.0706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 81.8764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1943 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 91.1404 to the December average rate of 84.3697, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 92.0706 was down 5.96% compared to the 2025 peak of 97.9027, 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 1,841,413 HUF
2025 Average 1,876,420 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,637,528 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 203,885.32 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

91.9454
82.2855
JanuMarcMayJuly

PLN to HUF 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 87.7213, compared to 83.7510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.9703 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 87.7213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.7510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 4.4680 HUF (High: 89.9466 / Low: 85.4786). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6709 HUF (High: 84.7517 / Low: 84.0807).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.4680
August Spread (Stable) ±0.6709

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.9734 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9734

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 91.1221) against the same month in 2025 (average: 95.5894), the exchange rate shifted by -4.4674 (-4.67%).

2026 Avg (March) 91.1221
2025 Avg (March) 95.5894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 91.9083 90.4143 91.1404
February 90.4003 88.9521 89.7910
March 92.0706 89.5883 91.1221
April 89.9466 85.4786 87.1487
May 85.5922 83.6302 84.0354
June 83.8980 82.3969 83.0905
July 84.1545 81.8764 83.1324
August 84.7517 84.0807 84.3697