YEARLY HIGH
5.4979 ARS
YEARLY LOW
3.7659 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4062 ARS

2017 PLN to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 5.4979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 3.7659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7320 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8692 to the December average rate of 4.9990, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.4979 was up 37.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.0098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 109,957 ARS
2016 Average 74,874 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 75,317 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,639.91 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.1143
3.7304
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to ARS 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 3.9829, compared to 4.8294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9829
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.6657 ARS (High: 5.4979 / Low: 4.8321). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1238 ARS (High: 4.9171 / Low: 4.7933).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6657
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0234 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 4.9990) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.7649), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2341 (+32.78%).

2017 Avg (December) 4.9990
2016 Avg (December) 3.7649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9727 3.7786 3.8692
February 3.9503 3.7781 3.8457
March 3.9890 3.7659 3.8719
April 3.9958 3.7889 3.8786
May 4.3323 3.9564 4.1377
June 4.4885 4.2078 4.2945
July 4.9164 4.4448 4.6749
August 4.9467 4.6711 4.8273
September 4.8916 4.7326 4.8079
October 4.8820 4.7221 4.8097
November 4.9171 4.7933 4.8574
December 5.4979 4.8321 4.9990