YEARLY HIGH
0.4707 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.4429 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4597 BAM

2017 PLN to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 0.4707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.4429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0279 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4482 to the December average rate of 0.4656, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4707 was up 2.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4609, 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 9,414 BAM
2016 Average 8,969 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 8,857 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 557.03 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4676
0.4464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BAM 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 0.4585, compared to 0.4610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4585
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0116 BAM (High: 0.4545 / Low: 0.4429). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 BAM (High: 0.4554 / Low: 0.4511).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.4649) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4448), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0201 (+4.51%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.4649
2016 Avg (June) 0.4448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4545 0.4429 0.4482
February 0.4554 0.4511 0.4536
March 0.4622 0.4506 0.4565
April 0.4657 0.4585 0.4619
May 0.4690 0.4623 0.4658
June 0.4707 0.4596 0.4649
July 0.4655 0.4583 0.4621
August 0.4629 0.4559 0.4588
September 0.4624 0.4522 0.4579
October 0.4628 0.4532 0.4585
November 0.4669 0.4598 0.4630
December 0.4685 0.4631 0.4656