YEARLY HIGH
18.3333 BTN
YEARLY LOW
16.1070 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.2692 BTN

2017 PLN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 18.3333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 16.1070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2263 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5811 to the December average rate of 18.1101, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.3333 was up 3.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.7811, 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 366,666 BTN
2016 Average 340,890 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 322,141 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,525.07 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

18.2890
16.1429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BTN 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 16.6790, compared to 17.8594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1805 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6790
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.8594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.8770 BTN (High: 17.9845 / Low: 16.1075). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3828 BTN (High: 18.1473 / Low: 17.7645).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.8770
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3828

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1290 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 18.1101) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.1301), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9800 (+12.28%).

2017 Avg (December) 18.1101
2016 Avg (December) 16.1301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.9750 16.1418 16.5811
February 16.9916 16.3559 16.5627
March 16.6910 16.2304 16.4507
April 16.6736 16.1070 16.3217
May 17.4147 16.5578 16.9664
June 17.4380 16.8946 17.1911
July 17.8278 17.3106 17.5529
August 17.9845 16.1075 17.5756
September 18.1473 17.7645 17.9649
October 18.2041 17.7424 17.9380
November 18.3318 17.7013 18.0149
December 18.3333 17.9263 18.1101