YEARLY HIGH
163.1394 SOS
YEARLY LOW
150.1132 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
155.7318 SOS

2026 PLN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PLN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 163.1394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 150.1132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.0262 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 159.0189 to the December average rate of 152.5046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 163.1394 was up 0.01% compared to the 2025 peak of 163.1159, 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 3,262,787 SOS
2025 Average 3,046,609 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 3,002,264 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 260,523.29 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

160.8421
150.1621
JanuMarcMayJuly

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 157.0496, compared to 151.7784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.2712 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 157.0496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.7784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 6.3752 SOS (High: 158.5850 / Low: 152.2098). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1025 SOS (High: 152.5552 / Low: 152.4527).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.3752
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.5162 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 159.0189) against the same month in 2025 (average: 139.2418), the exchange rate shifted by +19.7771 (+14.20%).

2026 Avg (January) 159.0189
2025 Avg (January) 139.2418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 163.1394 156.8994 159.0189
February 161.7088 158.9951 159.9521
March 158.5850 152.2098 154.4359
April 159.3293 153.4260 157.1137
May 157.6840 156.9339 157.2886
June 157.2660 151.3692 154.4881
July 152.5228 150.1132 151.0521
August 152.5552 152.4527 152.5046