YEARLY HIGH
0.6082 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.5029 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5443 PLN

2017 BOB to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.6082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.5029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1053 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5935 to the December average rate of 0.5132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6082 was down 1.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6148, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,041 PLN
2016 Average 2,859 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 2,515 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 526.50 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6016
0.5052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.5692, compared to 0.5195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0284 PLN (High: 0.6082 / Low: 0.5798). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 PLN (High: 0.5330 / Low: 0.5180).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0284
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0233 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5935) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5866), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+1.19%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5935
2016 Avg (January) 0.5866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6082 0.5798 0.5935
February 0.5911 0.5749 0.5851
March 0.5908 0.5643 0.5790
April 0.5782 0.5554 0.5702
May 0.5592 0.5354 0.5469
June 0.5491 0.5339 0.5402
July 0.5378 0.5200 0.5284
August 0.5259 0.5066 0.5185
September 0.5285 0.5038 0.5134
October 0.5330 0.5180 0.5248
November 0.5291 0.5061 0.5185
December 0.5196 0.5029 0.5132