YEARLY HIGH
12.2991 UAH
YEARLY LOW
11.6560 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.9958 UAH

2026 PLN to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PLN to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 12.2991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 11.6560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6431 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9779 to the December average rate of 11.9110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 12.2991 was up 4.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 11.7983, 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 245,982 UAH
2025 Average 222,253 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 233,119 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,862.45 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

12.2135
11.7825
JanuMarcMayJuly

PLN to UAH 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 12.0394, compared to 11.8647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1747 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.5409 UAH (High: 12.2991 / Low: 11.7582). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UAH (High: 11.9110 / Low: 11.9110).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5409
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2771 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2771

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 12.0349) against the same month in 2025 (average: 10.9050), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1299 (+10.36%).

2026 Avg (April) 12.0349
2025 Avg (April) 10.9050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.2754 11.7789 11.9779
February 12.1867 12.0129 12.0935
March 12.0190 11.6560 11.8572
April 12.2991 11.7582 12.0349
May 12.2054 12.1368 12.1776
June 12.2565 11.8992 12.0956
July 11.9301 11.7055 11.8184
August 11.9110 11.9110 11.9110