YEARLY HIGH
3.9878 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.3474 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6723 LSL

2022 PLN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PLN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 3.9878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 3.3474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6404 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8495 to the December average rate of 3.9083, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.9878 was down 4.09% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.1578, 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 79,756 LSL
2021 Average 76,559 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 66,947 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,808.50 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.9515
3.4326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to LSL 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 3.6347, compared to 3.7098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.3084 LSL (High: 3.8886 / Low: 3.5803). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0905 LSL (High: 3.6301 / Low: 3.5396).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3084
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0905

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3094 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 3.9083) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.8879), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0204 (+0.52%).

2022 Avg (December) 3.9083
2021 Avg (December) 3.8879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9592 3.7165 3.8495
February 3.9098 3.6090 3.7852
March 3.6239 3.3474 3.4759
April 3.6264 3.4022 3.4859
May 3.6817 3.5616 3.6216
June 3.6444 3.5171 3.5904
July 3.6776 3.4183 3.5814
August 3.6301 3.5396 3.5831
September 3.7666 3.5964 3.6634
October 3.8886 3.5803 3.7111
November 3.9083 3.7533 3.8114
December 3.9878 3.8076 3.9083