YEARLY HIGH
35.0162 ISK
YEARLY LOW
32.8613 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.8113 ISK

2026 PLN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PLN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 35.0162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 32.8613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1550 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.7468 to the December average rate of 33.0858, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 35.0162 was down 1.00% compared to the 2025 peak of 35.3687, 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 700,325 ISK
2025 Average 682,509 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 657,225 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,099.51 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

34.9129
32.9197
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 34.0372, compared to 33.1335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.0372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.1335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.7287 ISK (High: 34.1587 / Low: 33.4301). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ISK (High: 33.0858 / Low: 33.0858).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7287
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6188 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 34.7468) against the same month in 2025 (average: 34.1912), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5556 (+1.62%).

2026 Avg (January) 34.7468
2025 Avg (January) 34.1912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.0162 34.3959 34.7468
February 34.4777 33.9329 34.3195
March 34.1587 33.4301 33.7007
April 33.9597 33.5140 33.8012
May 33.8828 33.8203 33.8631
June 34.0209 33.5145 33.7917
July 33.5668 32.8613 33.1812
August 33.0858 33.0858 33.0858