YEARLY HIGH
2.9580 BWP
YEARLY LOW
2.5346 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7458 BWP

2017 PLN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 2.9580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 2.5346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4233 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5781 to the December average rate of 2.8628, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.9580 was down 0.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.9703, 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 59,159 BWP
2016 Average 55,273 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 50,693 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,466.40 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.9561
2.5437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to BWP 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 2.6420, compared to 2.8495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6420
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1174 BWP (High: 2.9245 / Low: 2.8071). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0464 BWP (High: 2.8531 / Low: 2.8067).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1174
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0464

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0589 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0589

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2.9217) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.6299), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2918 (+11.09%).

2017 Avg (November) 2.9217
2016 Avg (November) 2.6299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6211 2.5350 2.5781
February 2.6306 2.5346 2.5816
March 2.6502 2.5509 2.5785
April 2.6956 2.6093 2.6594
May 2.7628 2.6888 2.7312
June 2.7598 2.6901 2.7233
July 2.8073 2.7400 2.7868
August 2.8587 2.8023 2.8293
September 2.8531 2.8067 2.8357
October 2.8934 2.8237 2.8609
November 2.9580 2.8895 2.9217
December 2.9245 2.8071 2.8628