YEARLY HIGH
0.2800 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2428 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2612 CHF

2017 PLN to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.2800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.2428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0372 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2454 to the December average rate of 0.2780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2800 was up 8.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2576, 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 5,601 CHF
2016 Average 4,998 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 4,856 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 744.82 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2813
0.2422
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to CHF 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 0.2523, compared to 0.2702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0111 CHF (High: 0.2689 / Low: 0.2578). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 CHF (High: 0.2488 / Low: 0.2456).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2780) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2424), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0356 (+14.70%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2780
2016 Avg (December) 0.2424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2471 0.2428 0.2454
February 0.2488 0.2456 0.2474
March 0.2539 0.2476 0.2500
April 0.2572 0.2505 0.2531
May 0.2618 0.2561 0.2595
June 0.2597 0.2552 0.2583
July 0.2689 0.2578 0.2614
August 0.2711 0.2639 0.2673
September 0.2713 0.2641 0.2683
October 0.2755 0.2649 0.2706
November 0.2785 0.2729 0.2754
December 0.2800 0.2755 0.2780