YEARLY HIGH
154.5069 SDG
YEARLY LOW
128.8692 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
142.2242 SDG

2023 PLN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PLN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 154.5069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 128.8692.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.6377 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 133.1011 to the December average rate of 151.5397, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 154.5069 was up 17.68% compared to the 2022 peak of 131.2926, 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 3,090,137 SDG
2022 Average 2,235,614 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 2,577,383 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 512,753.85 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

153.4830
130.1631
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to SDG 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 138.4854, compared to 145.9629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.4775 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 138.4854
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 145.9629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 15.5411 SDG (High: 152.9566 / Low: 137.4155). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8839 SDG (High: 145.8394 / Low: 141.9554).

November Spread (Volatile) ±15.5411
May Spread (Stable) ±3.8839

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 7.5777 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.5777

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 151.5397) against the same month in 2022 (average: 129.1634), the exchange rate shifted by +22.3763 (+17.32%).

2023 Avg (December) 151.5397
2022 Avg (December) 129.1634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 140.2979 128.8692 133.1011
February 136.6337 130.7958 132.1064
March 138.5335 130.5358 134.5860
April 144.6414 136.7433 141.3145
May 145.8394 141.9554 143.6170
June 149.0841 143.0931 146.1876
July 152.3008 145.8423 149.5669
August 149.5360 145.0878 147.1480
September 145.1238 136.2714 139.5703
October 143.7894 135.9002 140.7828
November 152.9566 137.4155 147.1700
December 154.5069 149.2046 151.5397