YEARLY HIGH
0.2178 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1930 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2060 GBP

2017 PLN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.2178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0248 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1972 to the December average rate of 0.2103, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2178 was up 3.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2115, 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 4,357 GBP
2016 Average 3,757 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,860 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 496.22 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2155
0.1956
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to GBP 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 0.2016, compared to 0.2103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0142 GBP (High: 0.2170 / Low: 0.2028). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 GBP (High: 0.2108 / Low: 0.2064).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2139) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1990), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0149 (+7.47%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2139
2016 Avg (August) 0.1990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2013 0.1930 0.1972
February 0.2008 0.1959 0.1979
March 0.2054 0.1992 0.2021
April 0.2027 0.1963 0.2000
May 0.2089 0.1986 0.2038
June 0.2108 0.2064 0.2085
July 0.2128 0.2067 0.2093
August 0.2178 0.2101 0.2139
September 0.2170 0.2028 0.2096
October 0.2128 0.2043 0.2088
November 0.2126 0.2072 0.2101
December 0.2126 0.2075 0.2103