YEARLY HIGH
865.7271 COP
YEARLY LOW
702.5863 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
783.7427 COP

2017 PLN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 865.7271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 702.5863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 163.1408 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 715.5537 to the December average rate of 842.5595, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 865.7271 was down 0.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 870.7992, 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 17,314,542 COP
2016 Average 15,481,205 COP
Yearly Trough Low 14,051,725 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,262,816.43 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

855.7530
697.4318
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to COP 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 741.3376, compared to 826.1478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 84.8102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 741.3376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 826.1478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 57.9463 COP (High: 821.9184 / Low: 763.9721). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.1406 COP (High: 830.1959 / Low: 812.0553).

June Spread (Volatile) ±57.9463
August Spread (Stable) ±18.1406

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 9.2001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.2001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 842.5595) against the same month in 2016 (average: 715.7068), the exchange rate shifted by +126.8528 (+17.72%).

2017 Avg (December) 842.5595
2016 Avg (December) 715.7068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 732.0028 702.5863 715.5537
February 732.1024 703.1599 710.6252
March 744.4875 721.1694 733.3691
April 760.7390 714.8248 727.7880
May 784.5734 752.4366 770.5227
June 821.9184 763.9721 790.1669
July 834.1789 815.1849 825.9623
August 830.1959 812.0553 823.0001
September 834.1861 798.0367 813.8000
October 836.0889 789.3793 814.8003
November 854.8931 826.2488 836.7647
December 865.7271 832.3014 842.5595