2026 PLN to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

257.6972 KPW

YEARLY LOW

236.5604 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

245.4969 KPW

2026 PLN to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PLN to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 257.6972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 236.5604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.1368 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 250.7497 to the December average rate of 240.8471, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 257.6972 was up 2.43% compared to the 2025 peak of 251.5724, 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 5,153,944 KPW

2025 Average 4,798,745 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 4,731,207 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 422,736.88 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

253.7760

236.5516

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 247.5235, compared to 239.4170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.1064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 247.5235

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 239.4170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 10.4794 KPW (High: 257.6972 / Low: 247.2178). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2338 KPW (High: 240.9792 / Low: 240.7454).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.4794

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2338

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 8.8232 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 250.7497) against the same month in 2025 (average: 219.2427), the exchange rate shifted by +31.5070 (+14.37%).

2026 Avg (January) 250.7497

2025 Avg (January) 219.2427

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	257.6972	247.2178	250.7497
February	254.5984	250.8186	252.3407
March	250.4178	240.1333	243.5175
April	250.9078	242.1693	247.4264
May	248.5387	247.1488	247.8189
June	247.6471	238.4200	243.2877
July	240.5044	236.5604	237.9870
August	240.9792	240.7454	240.8471