YEARLY HIGH
7.8567 ETB
YEARLY LOW
5.3174 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3788 ETB

2017 PLN to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 7.8567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 5.3174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5393 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4950 to the December average rate of 7.7120, the exchange rate registered a net change of 40.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.8567 was up 34.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.8237, 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 157,134 ETB
2016 Average 110,818 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 106,347 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,786.22 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.9337
5.2733
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to ETB 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 5.7940, compared to 6.9636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 1.2081 ETB (High: 7.5957 / Low: 6.3876). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1523 ETB (High: 5.6845 / Low: 5.5322).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.2081
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1523

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 7.7120) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.3227), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3893 (+44.89%).

2017 Avg (December) 7.7120
2016 Avg (December) 5.3227

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6582 5.3174 5.4950
February 5.6845 5.5322 5.5989
March 5.8295 5.5386 5.6715
April 5.9398 5.7072 5.7797
May 6.1804 5.9104 6.0578
June 6.2603 6.0553 6.1611
July 6.4280 6.2171 6.3252
August 6.6280 6.3822 6.4650
September 6.6667 6.4079 6.5588
October 7.5957 6.3876 7.1335
November 7.7656 7.4590 7.5873
December 7.8567 7.5953 7.7120