YEARLY HIGH
0.3649 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3180 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3443 CAD

2017 PLN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.3649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.3180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0469 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3217 to the December average rate of 0.3596, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3649 was up 1.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3578, 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 7,298 CAD
2016 Average 6,723 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 6,360 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 938.04 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3634
0.3180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to CAD 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 0.3387, compared to 0.3499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0194 CAD (High: 0.3520 / Low: 0.3326). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 CAD (High: 0.3628 / Low: 0.3567).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0194
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.3545) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3305), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0240 (+7.25%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.3545
2016 Avg (November) 0.3305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3261 0.3180 0.3217
February 0.3274 0.3206 0.3236
March 0.3423 0.3273 0.3339
April 0.3520 0.3326 0.3399
May 0.3629 0.3523 0.3580
June 0.3638 0.3480 0.3551
July 0.3503 0.3414 0.3457
August 0.3530 0.3458 0.3493
September 0.3484 0.3377 0.3430
October 0.3565 0.3400 0.3472
November 0.3649 0.3483 0.3545
December 0.3628 0.3567 0.3596