YEARLY HIGH
13.8724 DOP
YEARLY LOW
11.0419 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.5729 DOP

2017 PLN to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 13.8724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 11.0419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8305 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3279 to the December average rate of 13.6198, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.8724 was up 12.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.2840, 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 277,448 DOP
2016 Average 233,255 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 220,838 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,609.89 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.8490
11.0987
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to DOP 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 11.9386, compared to 13.2071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9386
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.6646 DOP (High: 13.4862 / Low: 12.8216). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2708 DOP (High: 11.6906 / Low: 11.4199).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6646
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2708

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 0.0863 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 13.6198) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.0522), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5676 (+23.23%).

2017 Avg (December) 13.6198
2016 Avg (December) 11.0522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5951 11.0419 11.3279
February 11.6906 11.4199 11.5681
March 12.0771 11.4921 11.7492
April 12.2387 11.7921 11.9414
May 12.6997 12.1598 12.4426
June 12.7419 12.3872 12.6026
July 13.0550 12.6547 12.8637
August 13.3118 12.9149 13.0730
September 13.4862 12.8216 13.2175
October 13.3741 12.8527 13.1312
November 13.6504 13.1071 13.3372
December 13.8724 13.4602 13.6198