YEARLY HIGH
39.8380 JMD
YEARLY LOW
30.4238 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.5864 JMD

2022 PLN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PLN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 39.8380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 30.4238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4141 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.5243 to the December average rate of 34.6869, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 39.8380 was down 2.56% compared to the 2021 peak of 40.8859, 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 796,759 JMD
2021 Average 780,582 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 608,477 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 188,282.59 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

39.6257
30.5563
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to JMD 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 36.4738, compared to 32.6991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7747 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.4738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.6991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 3.3485 JMD (High: 36.9062 / Low: 33.5576). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7934 JMD (High: 35.0325 / Low: 34.2391).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.3485
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7934

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.3037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 38.8700) against the same month in 2021 (average: 40.2929), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4229 (-3.53%).

2022 Avg (February) 38.8700
2021 Avg (February) 40.2929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.0897 37.9804 38.5243
February 39.8380 36.6222 38.8700
March 36.9062 33.5576 35.5662
April 36.5707 34.5973 35.9553
May 36.2176 34.4665 35.1931
June 36.1899 33.5866 34.7341
July 33.4486 31.4047 32.4809
August 33.5465 31.4967 32.5742
September 32.7595 30.4238 31.6818
October 32.3430 30.5870 31.3121
November 34.3782 31.8077 33.4586
December 35.0325 34.2391 34.6869