YEARLY HIGH
35.9090 ISK
YEARLY LOW
29.5181 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.6586 ISK

2024 PLN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PLN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 35.9090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 29.5181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3910 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.0836 to the December average rate of 34.0171, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 35.9090 was up 1.69% compared to the 2023 peak of 35.3111, 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 718,181 ISK
2023 Average 657,394 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 590,361 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127,819.91 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

35.7359
33.6931
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 34.6018, compared to 34.7155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.6018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.7155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 5.2581 ISK (High: 34.7762 / Low: 29.5181). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5562 ISK (High: 35.0950 / Low: 34.5389).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.2581
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5562

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.0284 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 35.5657) against the same month in 2023 (average: 31.4071), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1586 (+13.24%).

2024 Avg (September) 35.5657
2023 Avg (September) 31.4071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.7762 29.5181 34.0836
February 34.7292 34.0588 34.3774
March 34.9936 34.2051 34.6224
April 35.3169 34.5420 34.9441
May 35.3395 34.6675 35.0401
June 34.9871 33.9816 34.5433
July 35.0950 34.5389 34.9120
August 35.8102 34.8421 35.3976
September 35.9090 35.1364 35.5657
October 34.9544 34.1059 34.5373
November 34.3935 33.4789 33.8634
December 34.2718 33.6363 34.0171