YEARLY HIGH
0.0650 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0501 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0549 PLN

2017 KGS to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0501.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0149 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0592 to the December average rate of 0.0510, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0650 was up 5.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0614, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 325 PLN
2016 Average 282 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 251 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.27 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

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0.0501
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KGS 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 0.0574, compared to 0.0524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0133 PLN (High: 0.0650 / Low: 0.0517). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 PLN (High: 0.0514 / Low: 0.0501).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0133
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0532) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0560), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-4.96%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0532
2016 Avg (August) 0.0560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0609 0.0579 0.0592
February 0.0592 0.0575 0.0585
March 0.0591 0.0568 0.0580
April 0.0589 0.0574 0.0581
May 0.0575 0.0547 0.0560
June 0.0557 0.0536 0.0547
July 0.0539 0.0524 0.0531
August 0.0650 0.0517 0.0532
September 0.0538 0.0514 0.0523
October 0.0537 0.0521 0.0530
November 0.0531 0.0506 0.0520
December 0.0514 0.0501 0.0510