YEARLY HIGH
229.0694 NGN
YEARLY LOW
100.7694 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
152.0585 NGN

2023 PLN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PLN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 229.0694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 100.7694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 128.3000 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 104.8929 to the December average rate of 204.2924, the exchange rate registered a net change of 94.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 229.0694 was up 116.41% compared to the 2022 peak of 105.8480, 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 4,581,389 NGN
2022 Average 1,906,108 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 2,015,389 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,565,999.83 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

214.3359
93.8141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to NGN 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 113.2034, compared to 190.9136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 77.7102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 113.2034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 190.9136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 92.2063 NGN (High: 202.0267 / Low: 109.8204). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2278 NGN (High: 112.1272 / Low: 108.8994).

June Spread (Volatile) ±92.2063
May Spread (Stable) ±3.2278

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 8.1339 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1339

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 204.2924) against the same month in 2022 (average: 100.8059), the exchange rate shifted by +103.4865 (+102.66%).

2023 Avg (December) 204.2924
2022 Avg (December) 100.8059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 109.9810 100.7694 104.8929
February 107.8289 102.5419 103.8576
March 107.3767 102.9790 104.9217
April 111.1623 106.3637 109.0231
May 112.1272 108.8994 110.4043
June 202.0267 109.8204 146.1211
July 199.1769 186.8351 193.3590
August 191.1284 182.3081 187.7972
September 187.0506 171.9478 179.6634
October 209.7598 173.2106 183.4464
November 206.4203 186.4928 196.9233
December 229.0694 194.1145 204.2924