YEARLY HIGH
4.1408 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.2254 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2382 PLN

2017 LTL to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 4.1408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 1.2254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9155 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9031 to the December average rate of 3.5477, the exchange rate registered a net change of 86.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.1408 was up 209.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3368, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,704 PLN
2016 Average 6,388 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 6,127 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,577.27 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.0536
0.9857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 2.8692, compared to 3.6072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.8956 PLN (High: 4.1408 / Low: 1.2452). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0303 PLN (High: 1.2557 / Low: 1.2254).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.8956
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0303

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.6012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.9031) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3027), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6005 (+46.10%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.9031
2016 Avg (January) 1.3027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1408 1.2452 1.9031
February 4.0814 1.2431 2.8425
March 1.2557 1.2254 1.2413
April 4.0042 1.2303 3.6815
May 3.8896 3.7176 3.7980
June 3.8135 3.7036 3.7487
July 3.7370 3.5980 3.6731
August 3.6544 3.5539 3.6092
September 3.6805 3.5243 3.5846
October 3.6747 3.5731 3.6291
November 3.6582 3.5280 3.5998
December 3.5873 3.4826 3.5477