2023 PLN to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 PLN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the PLN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 146.8606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 126.6358.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.2247 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.2161 to the December average rate of 144.1616, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 146.8606 was down 0.45% compared to the 2022 peak of 147.5255, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
PLN to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 132.9619, compared to 138.5559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.5940 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 10.3378 SOS (High: 145.5699 / Low: 135.2321). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9674 SOS (High: 138.1932 / Low: 134.2259).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 6.9454 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 144.1616) against the same month in 2022 (average: 128.7566), the exchange rate shifted by +15.4051 (+11.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 137.3820 | 127.8739 | 131.2161 |
| February | 133.1105 | 126.6358 | 128.2913 |
| March | 132.6944 | 127.1563 | 129.6380 |
| April | 137.1628 | 131.1751 | 134.2731 |
| May | 138.1932 | 134.2259 | 136.0740 |
| June | 140.9921 | 135.5807 | 138.2789 |
| July | 144.1362 | 138.2266 | 141.5246 |
| August | 141.4952 | 137.2699 | 139.2841 |
| September | 137.5127 | 129.4857 | 132.3387 |
| October | 136.6694 | 129.0768 | 133.7479 |
| November | 145.5699 | 135.2321 | 140.2784 |
| December | 146.8606 | 141.7794 | 144.1616 |