YEARLY HIGH
1.2570 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.0687 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1579 PLN

2017 PEN to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.2570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 1.0687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1883 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2302 to the December average rate of 1.0934, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2570 was down 0.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2588, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,285 PLN
2016 Average 5,846 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 5,343 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 941.61 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2576
1.0785
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 1.2045, compared to 1.1112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0933 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0598 PLN (High: 1.1284 / Low: 1.0687). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0255 PLN (High: 1.1295 / Low: 1.1040).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0598
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0255

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 0.0563 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0563

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.2302) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1793), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0509 (+4.32%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.2302
2016 Avg (January) 1.1793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2570 1.2145 1.2302
February 1.2568 1.2203 1.2427
March 1.2475 1.2053 1.2286
April 1.2325 1.1900 1.2170
May 1.1938 1.1348 1.1607
June 1.1654 1.1336 1.1481
July 1.1492 1.1108 1.1312
August 1.1256 1.0970 1.1135
September 1.1243 1.0888 1.1043
October 1.1295 1.1040 1.1160
November 1.1284 1.0687 1.1091
December 1.1080 1.0747 1.0934