YEARLY HIGH
0.3331 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.2784 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3175 USD

2014 PLN to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PLN to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 0.3331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.2784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0547 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3263 to the December average rate of 0.2909, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3331 was up 0.19% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3325, 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 6,662 USD
2013 Average 6,334 USD
Yearly Trough Low 5,569 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,093.62 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3340
0.2870
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to USD 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 0.3284, compared to 0.3067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3284
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0201 USD (High: 0.2985 / Low: 0.2784). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 USD (High: 0.3324 / Low: 0.3286).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2014: 0.3289) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3075), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0213 (+6.93%).

2014 Avg (June) 0.3289
2013 Avg (June) 0.3075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3314 0.3181 0.3263
February 0.3315 0.3171 0.3271
March 0.3316 0.3266 0.3293
April 0.3324 0.3286 0.3301
May 0.3318 0.3268 0.3286
June 0.3331 0.3260 0.3289
July 0.3301 0.3208 0.3267
August 0.3215 0.3120 0.3175
September 0.3131 0.3024 0.3077
October 0.3043 0.2968 0.3013
November 0.2988 0.2938 0.2961
December 0.2985 0.2784 0.2909