YEARLY HIGH
0.9512 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.7520 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8481 BRL

2017 PLN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.9512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 0.7520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1992 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7784 to the December average rate of 0.9295, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9512 was down 7.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0273, 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 19,023 BRL
2016 Average 17,691 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 15,039 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,983.85 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9458
0.7507
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BRL 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 0.8071, compared to 0.8890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0819 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8071
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0806 BRL (High: 0.8880 / Low: 0.8074). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0157 BRL (High: 0.7875 / Low: 0.7718).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0806
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0157

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.9295) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7976), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1319 (+16.54%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.9295
2016 Avg (December) 0.7976

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7875 0.7718 0.7784
February 0.7827 0.7520 0.7670
March 0.8008 0.7603 0.7793
April 0.8200 0.7771 0.7944
May 0.8880 0.8074 0.8444
June 0.8931 0.8630 0.8791
July 0.8931 0.8587 0.8717
August 0.8908 0.8621 0.8738
September 0.8887 0.8663 0.8736
October 0.9016 0.8555 0.8790
November 0.9262 0.8902 0.9067
December 0.9512 0.9067 0.9295