YEARLY HIGH
39.8429 JMD
YEARLY LOW
33.9322 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.7411 JMD

2023 PLN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PLN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 39.8429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 33.9322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9107 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.2744 to the December average rate of 39.1623, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 39.8429 was up 0.01% compared to the 2022 peak of 39.8380, 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 796,857 JMD
2022 Average 691,163 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 678,643 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118,213.55 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

39.6117
34.2189
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 35.8577, compared to 37.6246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7668 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.8577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.6246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 2.9902 JMD (High: 37.0664 / Low: 34.0762). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1457 JMD (High: 37.5423 / Low: 36.3966).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.9902
May Spread (Stable) ±1.1457

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.9624 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9624

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 39.1623) against the same month in 2022 (average: 34.6869), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4754 (+12.90%).

2023 Avg (December) 39.1623
2022 Avg (December) 34.6869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.0664 34.0762 35.2744
February 35.8847 34.4338 34.7974
March 35.2507 33.9322 34.6683
April 36.9924 34.8066 35.9621
May 37.5423 36.3966 36.8804
June 38.2303 36.8078 37.5637
July 39.1386 37.3929 38.3835
August 38.4091 37.1446 37.8344
September 37.2623 35.0925 35.8720
October 37.1422 35.0223 36.3021
November 39.5262 36.7169 38.1929
December 39.8429 38.6504 39.1623