YEARLY HIGH
5284.4921 LAK
YEARLY LOW
3754.5464 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4463.2441 LAK

2023 PLN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PLN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 5284.4921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 3754.5464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1529.9458 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3919.7497 to the December average rate of 5207.8367, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5284.4921 was up 30.41% compared to the 2022 peak of 4052.2243, 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 105,689,842 LAK
2022 Average 63,825,693 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 75,090,927 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,598,915.33 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5347.9255
3666.8602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to LAK 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 4050.2224, compared to 4876.2658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 826.0434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4050.2224
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4876.2658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 434.3815 LAK (High: 4656.4321 / Low: 4222.0505). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 135.0195 LAK (High: 4825.7644 / Low: 4690.7449).

June Spread (Volatile) ±434.3815
August Spread (Stable) ±135.0195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 132.8087 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -132.8087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 5207.8367) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3921.5093), the exchange rate shifted by +1286.3274 (+32.80%).

2023 Avg (December) 5207.8367
2022 Avg (December) 3921.5093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4074.3870 3849.8007 3919.7497
February 3943.1920 3754.5464 3806.9490
March 3952.5422 3775.7693 3851.6785
April 4168.2085 3915.5961 4052.4987
May 4257.6252 4115.3429 4200.4264
June 4656.4321 4222.0505 4470.0323
July 4847.5662 4614.8251 4754.4670
August 4825.7644 4690.7449 4757.4371
September 4761.6352 4548.4747 4624.6283
October 4951.9722 4624.4566 4826.0668
November 5266.6826 4909.6064 5087.1589
December 5284.4921 5146.0229 5207.8367