YEARLY HIGH
44.3627 JPY
YEARLY LOW
42.4788 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.5575 JPY

2026 PLN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PLN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 44.3627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 42.4788.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8838 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.6626 to the December average rate of 43.6812, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 44.3627 was up 1.00% compared to the 2025 peak of 43.9248, 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 887,253 JPY
2025 Average 797,666 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 849,576 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,676.74 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

43.8698
42.8809
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 43.5575, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 43.5575 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.5575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1.3492 JPY (High: 44.2764 / Low: 42.9273). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3868 JPY (High: 43.9059 / Low: 43.5192).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.3492
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3868

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5185 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 43.6626) against the same month in 2025 (average: 38.1461), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5165 (+14.46%).

2026 Avg (January) 43.6626
2025 Avg (January) 38.1461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.3627 43.3689 43.6626
February 44.1663 43.0084 43.4818
March 43.5826 42.4788 42.9633
April 44.2764 42.9273 43.7874
May 43.9008 43.3305 43.7687
June 43.9059 43.5192 43.6812