YEARLY HIGH
4.8691 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.8110 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4025 LSL

2023 PLN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PLN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 4.8691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 3.8110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0581 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9467 to the December average rate of 4.7073, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.8691 was up 22.10% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.9878, 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 97,383 LSL
2022 Average 73,434 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 76,220 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,162.39 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.7834
3.8707
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 4.2582, compared to 4.5467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2884 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.3625 LSL (High: 4.7476 / Low: 4.3851). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1833 LSL (High: 4.2801 / Low: 4.0968).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3625
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1833

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1997 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1997

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 4.7073) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.9083), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7990 (+20.44%).

2023 Avg (December) 4.7073
2022 Avg (December) 3.9083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1673 3.8110 3.9467
February 4.1427 3.9201 4.0384
March 4.2801 4.0968 4.1689
April 4.4270 4.1021 4.2869
May 4.6701 4.3775 4.5561
June 4.7102 4.4534 4.5523
July 4.6736 4.3630 4.5342
August 4.7599 4.4567 4.6005
September 4.5638 4.3074 4.4008
October 4.5590 4.3144 4.4642
November 4.7476 4.3851 4.5731
December 4.8691 4.5903 4.7073