PLN/USD: what to know
The PLN/USD rate shows how much USD you get for 1 PLN. Right now, 1 PLN buys 0.2572 USD at the mid-market rate. In the other direction, 1 USD is worth 3.8883 PLN.
In the short term PLN is driven mainly by NBP policy, EU flows and regional sentiment, while USD responds to Fed policy, US growth and global risk appetite.
The Polish Zloty (PLN) is issued by National Bank of Poland (NBP). “Złoty” literally means “golden”, a name dating back to medieval gold coins. The US Dollar (USD) is issued by Federal Reserve (Fed). Most of the world’s central-bank reserves are held in US dollars.
Available archived PLN/USD observations within the last 365 days range from 0.2545 to 0.2849, with a -6.45% change from the first to the last available sample. This is not necessarily a full year of observations or an intraday range.
For anyone in Poland, this is the mid-market reference to compare against your bank or kantor before exchanging. Your bank, card issuer or exchange office may use a different rate and charge fees. Compare the final amount after the charges disclosed for your offer.