YEARLY HIGH
0.2541 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1999 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2253 USD

2022 PLN to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PLN to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.2541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.1999.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0542 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2486 to the December average rate of 0.2263, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2541 was down 7.26% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2739, 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 5,081 USD
2021 Average 5,184 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,998 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,083.25 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2530
0.2006
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 0.2361, compared to 0.2145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0223 USD (High: 0.2404 / Low: 0.2181). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 USD (High: 0.2291 / Low: 0.2228).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0223
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.2486) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2690), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0204 (-7.59%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.2486
2021 Avg (February) 0.2690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2529 0.2433 0.2486
February 0.2541 0.2378 0.2486
March 0.2404 0.2181 0.2317
April 0.2382 0.2239 0.2326
May 0.2349 0.2221 0.2276
June 0.2349 0.2229 0.2275
July 0.2222 0.2076 0.2142
August 0.2204 0.2087 0.2146
September 0.2158 0.2004 0.2091
October 0.2128 0.1999 0.2050
November 0.2233 0.2076 0.2177
December 0.2291 0.2228 0.2263