YEARLY HIGH
1.1938 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.0373 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1194 PLN

2023 SAR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SAR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1.1938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.0373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1565 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1541 to the December average rate of 1.0574, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.1938 was down 10.29% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.3308, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,969 PLN
2022 Average 5,937 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 5,187 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 782.63 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.1941
1.0450
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to PLN 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 1.1403, compared to 1.0985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0818 PLN (High: 1.1840 / Low: 1.1022). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0317 PLN (High: 1.1288 / Low: 1.0970).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0818
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0317

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0533 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 1.1817) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.0725), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1092 (+10.18%).

2023 Avg (February) 1.1817
2022 Avg (February) 1.0725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1840 1.1022 1.1541
February 1.1938 1.1381 1.1817
March 1.1846 1.1424 1.1670
April 1.1532 1.1057 1.1281
May 1.1288 1.0970 1.1142
June 1.1197 1.0755 1.0968
July 1.0982 1.0527 1.0716
August 1.1051 1.0722 1.0895
September 1.1759 1.1051 1.1490
October 1.1791 1.1142 1.1383
November 1.1253 1.0467 1.0850
December 1.0740 1.0373 1.0574