YEARLY HIGH
51.2749 DJF
YEARLY LOW
42.1294 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.4774 DJF

2017 PLN to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 51.2749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 42.1294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1455 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.5220 to the December average rate of 50.3906, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 51.2749 was up 7.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 47.6788, 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 1,025,498 DJF
2016 Average 901,819 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 842,588 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182,910.56 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

51.0774
42.8351
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to DJF 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 45.3931, compared to 49.5617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.3931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.5617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.5901 DJF (High: 44.7195 / Low: 42.1294). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0431 DJF (High: 44.8112 / Low: 43.7681).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.5901
February Spread (Stable) ±1.0431

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5873 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5873

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 50.3906) against the same month in 2016 (average: 42.4149), the exchange rate shifted by +7.9757 (+18.80%).

2017 Avg (December) 50.3906
2016 Avg (December) 42.4149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.7195 42.1294 43.5220
February 44.8112 43.7681 44.1860
March 45.7637 43.7436 44.6360
April 46.2276 44.6715 45.2140
May 48.1148 45.9607 47.1028
June 48.2697 46.9309 47.6980
July 49.6299 47.7837 48.6626
August 50.3595 48.6848 49.4672
September 50.7251 48.5719 49.8714
October 50.0404 48.7033 49.2840
November 50.6725 48.8924 49.6942
December 51.2749 49.8403 50.3906