YEARLY HIGH
37.4798 JPY
YEARLY LOW
29.3624 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.5249 JPY

2023 PLN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PLN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 37.4798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 29.3624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1174 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.0345 to the December average rate of 36.2223, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 37.4798 was up 19.19% compared to the 2022 peak of 31.4452, 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 749,595 JPY
2022 Average 589,230 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 587,248 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162,347.72 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

37.5077
29.3551
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 31.5582, compared to 35.4916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9334 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.5582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.4916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 2.4671 JPY (High: 35.5148 / Low: 33.0477). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7464 JPY (High: 35.7787 / Low: 35.0323).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.4671
August Spread (Stable) ±0.7464

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.1225 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 36.8283) against the same month in 2022 (average: 30.8656), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9628 (+19.32%).

2023 Avg (November) 36.8283
2022 Avg (November) 30.8656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.3114 29.3624 30.0345
February 30.6750 29.4220 30.0457
March 31.1005 29.8967 30.4875
April 32.7498 30.4567 31.5714
May 33.3597 32.2189 32.8411
June 35.5148 33.0477 34.3690
July 35.5793 34.4664 35.1222
August 35.7787 35.0323 35.4301
September 35.3563 33.8346 34.3076
October 35.9181 33.7335 35.0390
November 37.4798 35.6687 36.8283
December 36.9471 35.7335 36.2223