YEARLY HIGH
1.0633 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.9110 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9889 MYR

2022 PLN to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PLN to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 1.0633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.9110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1522 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0415 to the December average rate of 0.9987, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0633 was down 6.06% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1318, 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 21,265 MYR
2021 Average 21,479 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 18,221 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,044.63 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0507
0.9396
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to MYR 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 1.0076, compared to 0.9703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0998 MYR (High: 1.0108 / Low: 0.9110). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0293 MYR (High: 1.0065 / Low: 0.9771).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0998
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0293

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0682 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0682

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 1.0410) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0888), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0478 (-4.39%).

2022 Avg (February) 1.0410
2021 Avg (February) 1.0888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0584 1.0194 1.0415
February 1.0633 0.9987 1.0410
March 1.0108 0.9110 0.9727
April 1.0065 0.9771 0.9923
May 1.0282 0.9747 0.9970
June 1.0313 0.9823 1.0009
July 0.9794 0.9211 0.9509
August 0.9817 0.9356 0.9580
September 0.9718 0.9240 0.9489
October 1.0055 0.9288 0.9618
November 1.0253 0.9849 1.0035
December 1.0139 0.9732 0.9987