2017 PLN to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

504.6616 BIF

YEARLY LOW

396.3477 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

457.7880 BIF

2017 PLN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 504.6616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 396.3477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 108.3139 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 409.1363 to the December average rate of 495.7552, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 504.6616 was up 14.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 439.9184, 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 10,093,231 BIF

2016 Average 8,203,784 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 7,926,953 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,166,277.96 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

504.4171

400.4744

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BIF 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 431.3677, compared to 484.2084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 52.8408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 431.3677

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 484.2084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 26.6474 BIF (High: 462.7175 / Low: 436.0701). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.2099 BIF (High: 424.0935 / Low: 414.8836).

May Spread (Volatile) ±26.6474

February Spread (Stable) ±9.2099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.8173 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 495.7552) against the same month in 2016 (average: 398.2046), the exchange rate shifted by +97.5506 (+24.50%).

2017 Avg (December) 495.7552

2016 Avg (December) 398.2046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	419.9456	396.3477	409.1363
February	424.0935	414.8836	418.1598
March	434.4643	413.3974	423.1929
April	439.3216	424.5880	429.1643
May	462.7175	436.0701	448.5487
June	465.7807	452.6364	460.0041
July	479.3314	459.9303	469.6891
August	489.8912	474.9815	481.6938
September	496.1422	475.1791	487.0774
October	490.0033	475.7259	483.2601
November	499.1567	479.7279	487.7749
December	504.6616	490.5027	495.7552