YEARLY HIGH
303.9430 KRW
YEARLY LOW
267.9617 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
289.9563 KRW

2022 PLN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PLN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 303.9430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 267.9617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.9814 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 297.3281 to the December average rate of 292.8874, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 303.9430 was down 0.91% compared to the 2021 peak of 306.7233, 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 6,078,860 KRW
2021 Average 5,931,165 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 5,359,233 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 719,627.19 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

299.5834
278.0036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to KRW 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 290.7723, compared to 289.1402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6321 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 290.7723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 289.1402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 23.0580 KRW (High: 291.0197 / Low: 267.9617). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0990 KRW (High: 300.2676 / Low: 294.1686).

March Spread (Volatile) ±23.0580
January Spread (Stable) ±6.0990

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 14.8876 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.8876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 297.7850) against the same month in 2021 (average: 299.1136), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3286 (-0.44%).

2022 Avg (February) 297.7850
2021 Avg (February) 299.1136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 300.2676 294.1686 297.3281
February 303.9430 284.8866 297.7850
March 291.0197 267.9617 282.8974
April 290.5273 283.8866 287.5406
May 294.5614 282.8830 288.2872
June 293.7127 286.6067 290.7955
July 288.6674 270.9301 279.8019
August 287.8301 279.6292 283.4797
September 296.9680 285.8839 291.4033
October 300.7238 282.1119 292.7011
November 298.8432 287.6305 294.5680
December 298.7939 287.2663 292.8874