YEARLY HIGH
31.4452 JPY
YEARLY LOW
25.1634 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.4624 JPY

2022 PLN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PLN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 31.4452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 25.1634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2819 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.5522 to the December average rate of 30.5027, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 31.4452 was up 4.73% compared to the 2021 peak of 30.0242, 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 628,905 JPY
2021 Average 569,026 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 503,267 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125,637.58 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

31.2020
27.1649
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to JPY 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 28.9814, compared to 29.9434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9620 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.9814
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.9434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 4.1717 JPY (High: 29.3350 / Low: 25.1634). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9556 JPY (High: 28.9957 / Low: 28.0401).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.1717
January Spread (Stable) ±0.9556

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.2928 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2928

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 30.8656) against the same month in 2021 (average: 27.9587), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9069 (+10.40%).

2022 Avg (November) 30.8656
2021 Avg (November) 27.9587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.9957 28.0401 28.5522
February 29.4081 27.4823 28.6463
March 29.3350 25.1634 27.5013
April 30.0571 28.6755 29.3781
May 30.1559 28.5977 29.3093
June 31.4112 29.5467 30.5012
July 30.0680 28.4738 29.2083
August 29.6040 28.5474 29.0601
September 30.7686 28.9993 29.8921
October 31.1770 29.0475 30.1318
November 31.4452 30.3597 30.8656
December 31.2264 29.9237 30.5027