YEARLY HIGH
432.6989 MWK
YEARLY LOW
228.6317 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
271.9756 MWK

2023 PLN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PLN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 432.6989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 228.6317.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 204.0672 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 236.0715 to the December average rate of 424.7282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 79.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 432.6989 was up 81.10% compared to the 2022 peak of 238.9289, 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 8,653,978 MWK
2022 Average 4,180,935 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 4,572,633 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,081,344.49 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

444.0474
212.2168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to MWK 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 239.7672, compared to 304.1839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 64.4167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 239.7672
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 304.1839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 160.6139 MWK (High: 428.6164 / Low: 268.0025). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.7240 MWK (High: 249.7218 / Low: 241.9978).

November Spread (Volatile) ±160.6139
May Spread (Stable) ±7.7240

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 11.3988 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.3988

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 424.7282) against the same month in 2022 (average: 232.0037), the exchange rate shifted by +192.7245 (+83.07%).

2023 Avg (December) 424.7282
2022 Avg (December) 232.0037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 246.1883 230.4517 236.0715
February 240.4927 228.6317 231.5360
March 240.3137 228.7469 234.3467
April 247.4286 236.5734 242.1233
May 249.7218 241.9978 245.3734
June 258.7304 243.7435 249.1525
July 266.7962 255.0474 261.6103
August 268.8824 257.9357 263.1253
September 260.0230 245.4472 251.7266
October 277.0329 245.4397 268.8512
November 428.6164 268.0025 355.0619
December 432.6989 418.1014 424.7282