YEARLY HIGH
231.3747 KPW
YEARLY LOW
200.9706 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
214.6020 KPW

2023 PLN to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PLN to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 231.3747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 200.9706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.4041 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 207.6574 to the December average rate of 226.9313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 231.3747 was up 1.19% compared to the 2022 peak of 228.6596, 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 4,627,493 KPW
2022 Average 4,052,486 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 4,019,411 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 608,082.15 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

229.3204
200.6509
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to KPW 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 210.5107, compared to 218.6933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.1826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 210.5107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 218.6933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 16.0517 KPW (High: 229.2439 / Low: 213.1921). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1802 KPW (High: 218.7591 / Low: 212.5789).

November Spread (Volatile) ±16.0517
May Spread (Stable) ±6.1802

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 11.3166 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.3166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 226.9313) against the same month in 2022 (average: 203.6974), the exchange rate shifted by +23.2339 (+11.41%).

2023 Avg (December) 226.9313
2022 Avg (December) 203.6974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 217.5161 202.2358 207.6574
February 210.7461 200.9706 203.0400
March 209.8993 202.3989 205.4127
April 217.0003 207.9493 212.7260
May 218.7591 212.5789 215.3918
June 223.0685 214.2826 218.8366
July 227.8814 218.5813 223.9499
August 223.7447 217.0890 220.2303
September 217.1429 204.0670 208.9138
October 215.3252 203.5111 210.8515
November 229.2439 213.1921 221.2832
December 231.3747 223.4345 226.9313