YEARLY HIGH
1.3269 PLN
YEARLY LOW
1.0839 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1840 PLN

2017 PGK to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.3269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.0839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2430 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2929 to the December average rate of 1.1028, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3269 was down 3.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3718, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,635 PLN
2016 Average 6,301 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 5,420 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,215.10 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3119
1.0838
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1.2397, compared to 1.1284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0743 PLN (High: 1.2551 / Low: 1.1808). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0320 PLN (High: 1.1159 / Low: 1.0839).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0743
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0320

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 0.0359 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.2929) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3438), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0508 (-3.78%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.2929
2016 Avg (January) 1.3438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3269 1.2640 1.2929
February 1.2986 1.2542 1.2807
March 1.2919 1.2306 1.2645
April 1.2551 1.1808 1.2298
May 1.2243 1.1600 1.1939
June 1.2025 1.1380 1.1762
July 1.1776 1.1294 1.1565
August 1.1513 1.1050 1.1347
September 1.1494 1.1001 1.1195
October 1.1529 1.1180 1.1346
November 1.1432 1.0975 1.1224
December 1.1159 1.0839 1.1028