YEARLY HIGH
32.8215 ISK
YEARLY LOW
28.5386 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.3891 ISK

2022 PLN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PLN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 32.8215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 28.5386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2828 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.0676 to the December average rate of 32.2095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 32.8215 was down 5.72% compared to the 2021 peak of 34.8109, 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 656,429 ISK
2021 Average 658,059 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 570,773 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,656.49 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

32.5091
28.9145
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to ISK 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 30.5027, compared to 30.2755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.5027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.2755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 1.8442 ISK (High: 30.3828 / Low: 28.5386). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8383 ISK (High: 30.1446 / Low: 29.3063).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.8442
August Spread (Stable) ±0.8383

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9814 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9814

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 32.2095) against the same month in 2021 (average: 31.8718), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3378 (+1.06%).

2022 Avg (December) 32.2095
2021 Avg (December) 31.8718

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.4943 31.2998 32.0676
February 31.5423 29.7624 31.0862
March 30.7199 29.0145 30.1820
April 30.6399 29.2647 30.0744
May 30.2154 29.1921 29.7948
June 30.3605 29.1338 29.8115
July 29.6737 28.6115 29.2140
August 30.1446 29.3063 29.7438
September 30.1295 28.9057 29.6282
October 30.3828 28.5386 29.4964
November 32.0495 30.5114 31.3609
December 32.8215 31.5981 32.2095