YEARLY HIGH
0.5854 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.5553 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5704 PLN

2017 HRK to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HRK to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 11, valuing the pair at 0.5854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.5553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0301 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5798 to the December average rate of 0.5578, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5854 was down 2.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5975, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,927 PLN
2016 Average 2,897 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 2,776 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 150.52 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5820
0.5556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK 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 0.5731, compared to 0.5677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0198 PLN (High: 0.5854 / Low: 0.5655). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 PLN (High: 0.5765 / Low: 0.5704).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0198
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.5776) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5676), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0100 (+1.77%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.5776
2016 Avg (March) 0.5676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5841 0.5749 0.5798
February 0.5828 0.5756 0.5790
March 0.5854 0.5655 0.5776
April 0.5720 0.5634 0.5687
May 0.5708 0.5612 0.5653
June 0.5737 0.5643 0.5681
July 0.5760 0.5664 0.5717
August 0.5803 0.5720 0.5760
September 0.5765 0.5704 0.5724
October 0.5758 0.5632 0.5680
November 0.5635 0.5561 0.5600
December 0.5627 0.5553 0.5578