YEARLY HIGH
3.1446 PLN
YEARLY LOW
2.7404 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9085 PLN

2017 CAD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 3.1446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 2.7404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4042 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1083 to the December average rate of 2.7809, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.1446 was down 2.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.2104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,723 PLN
2016 Average 14,888 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 13,702 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,020.85 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.1410
2.7481
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.9579, compared to 2.8592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0987 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9579
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.1661 PLN (High: 3.0067 / Low: 2.8406). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0476 PLN (High: 2.8036 / Low: 2.7560).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1661
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0476

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1502 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1502

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.1083) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.8562), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2521 (+8.83%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.1083
2016 Avg (January) 2.8562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1446 3.0668 3.1083
February 3.1190 3.0545 3.0901
March 3.0550 2.9213 2.9954
April 3.0067 2.8406 2.9434
May 2.8385 2.7560 2.7932
June 2.8736 2.7486 2.8169
July 2.9293 2.8544 2.8928
August 2.8917 2.8327 2.8633
September 2.9609 2.8704 2.9155
October 2.9412 2.8047 2.8810
November 2.8708 2.7404 2.8217
December 2.8036 2.7560 2.7809